Award

Technology Audit and Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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04 Feb 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract to Plant Biosciences Limited for a technology audit and consultancy as part of the NR4Ward CCF project. This direct procurement, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), was enacted through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, England (postal code NR4 7TJ), commenced on 1st November 2024 and runs until 30th April 2025. The procurement stage is currently marked as awarded, with key dates including the initial tender period end date of 31st October 2024 and the award date published on 4th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology audits and consultancy, particularly those looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector engagements. The contract supports business growth by providing a chance to collaborate on the substantial NR4Ward CCF project, leveraging the grant awarded to the University of East Anglia. With its targeted industry category and location in Norwich, companies well-versed in auditing services and possessing relevant technology consultancy expertise will find this procurement a strategic fit for expanding their market reach within the education and research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Audit and Consultancy

Notice Description

Technology audit and consultancy to be carried out as part of the NR4Ward CCF project. The UEA has been awarded a 6-month grant, to make an immediate start on a Connecting Capabilities Fund project with the NRP. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6651741b-9639-4da7-8a03-2aaa87d43bb9
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANT BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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