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UKRI CS20257 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Jun 2020 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking support and professional services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform in response to COVID-19. This tender, titled "UKRI CS20257 ACCORD Platform Professional Services," falls within the research and development consultancy services category. The contract value is £150,000 and is underway in the Contract Award stage. The contract period spans from 1 May 2020 to 30 November 2020, following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research and consultancy services related to health and drug discovery. Businesses that can provide specialised professional services aligned with the urgent requirements of national health responses, especially in the pharmaceutical sector, will find an advantageous position in competing for this contract. Engaging in such tenders can help expand their market presence and contribute to vital public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

UKRI CS20257 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract is for support and Professional Services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform towards the National and International COVID-19 response. This contract is being entered into at the urgent request of the BEIS Secretary of State, to assure the Phase 2 Therapeutic Clinical Trial work gets completed in a timely manner supporting the National response to COVID-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8580c88-c7f6-4129-a7bf-8cb58faff450
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf94a49-b8f7-4f84-ad52-8714fa1aa94e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
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
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLINICALLY CONNECTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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