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NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC

DSIT

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20 Feb 2024 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Science and Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for market research services titled "NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC". The procurement, which was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, had a tender deadline of 5th February 2024. The contract period is from 19th February 2024 to 31st May 2024, with a contract value of £30,000 GBP. The buying organisation identifies as suitable for SMEs and not VCSEs.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the market research services industry. Companies interested in supporting the NHM Innovation Unit's commercialization strategy for the chalk-dating tool can compete for this contract. Given the focus on market opportunities and technology exploitation, businesses with expertise in market analysis, product commercialization, and strategic planning are well-suited to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Technology Transfer and Commercialisation DPS - Category 1, Market Research and Market Need. Summary of requirements The Innovation Unit at NHM was recently set up with a dual mission of creating more impact and reach from their science and diversify income streams to realise the full value of NHM science. One key opportunity for exploitation is that of their chalk-dating tool. It is anticipated that such technology would have wide applications however, the potential markets are not yet fully understood and NHM welcome challenges to their assumptions and the identification of new markets. In order to evaluate the feasibility and to directly inform the future commercialisation strategy for bringing this technology to market, this DPS call-off is to provide support to the NHM in understanding, assessing and recommending the most promising market opportunities for this technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f71c239-d3e9-4e79-89fd-e46adfa16012
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024 1-6 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
DSIT
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

VENTUREBRIGHT

Further Information

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