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PS24069 - Euraxess Project

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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27 Mar 2025 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

DSIT procured services for the EURAXESS UK project, supporting researcher mobility, career development and scientific collaboration. EURAXESS UK provides researchers with a jobs portal, funding database, advice and information, helping elite research talent move and work in the UK and supporting UK participation in Horizon Europe by identifying UK-based opportunities. The service includes maintaining and updating the website, promotional activity, oversight of Local Contact Points and organisation of events. The procurement is categorised as services, with the classification referring to administration software. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a mini-competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, using a selective call-off from that system. The tender deadline was 28 January 2025 at 14:00. DSIT awarded the contract to CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE) on 20 March 2025 for £79,575. The contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 5 April 2027. The procurement covers one requirement rather than separately identified lots. The award is active and the tender status is complete. The published requirement identifies the service category and project scope, while the award records the selected supplier and contract value.

This award demonstrates demand from DSIT for specialist support combining researcher mobility, career development, scientific collaboration and international research opportunity promotion. A credible future supplier would need to manage and continuously update a jobs portal and funding database, provide accurate advice and information to researchers, and support the movement of highly qualified research talent into the UK. Relevant capability also includes digital content and website management, promotional campaigns, stakeholder coordination and event delivery. Experience overseeing networks such as Local Contact Points would be important, alongside an understanding of UK and European research systems and Horizon Europe opportunities. The requirement is suitable for an SME, indicating that a focused research, careers, advisory, digital or communications business could be competitive if it can provide this combined service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24069 - Euraxess Project

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative, supporting researcher mobility, career development and scientific collaboration. EURAXESS UK provides researchers with a jobs portal, funding database, advice and information. It attracts and assists elite research talent to move and work in the UK and contributes towards maximising UK participation in Horizon Europe by helping researchers find UK-based Horizon opportunities. The British Council have run EURAXESS UK since its creation (2007). It is funded by a grant from DSIT. The British Council's role includes maintaining and updating the website, promotional activities, overseeing the Local Contact Points, and organising events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c834b496-180d-4dfc-a6b3-f6b1c28dcd94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5e8028-2b6f-43a8-99f8-64525d01874a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2LF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE)

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