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UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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26 Nov 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science" in the sector of Research and Development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process, awarded on 27th October 2024 and announced on 26th November 2024, took place under an open procedure method. The contract, worth £3,000,000, spans from 28th October 2024 to 17th September 2028 and will be performed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The successful supplier for this tender is RAND Europe Community Interest Company.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in metascience research consultancy, particularly those capable of providing a wide range of research activities and willing to lead a core team with specialist sub-advisors. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in research consultancy services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining credibility in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, assuming they meet the suitability criteria specified by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of a metascience research consultancy for UKRI. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support UKRI in delivering a broad range of metascience based research activities. The Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b3c44-c904-4dbd-9649-e90ef5d74341
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 17 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447706672289

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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