Award

PS25146 - Consultancy Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which facilitated the award of a contract for consultancy services under the title "PS25146 - Consultancy Service". The procurement is categorised under the industry classification of "Research consultancy services" and follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from the PS22410 Futures Framework. Located in Swindon, England, the successful contract period ran from 24th June 2025 to 7th August 2025, with the awarding process reaching completion on 20th June 2025 and published on 22nd July 2025. The contract valued at £11,800, was awarded to Metro Dynamics Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise based in London.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research consultancy. The selective procurement process via a framework agreement highlights the readiness for suitable businesses to engage in streamlined competitive scenarios. Such tenders provide openings for SMEs to establish partnerships with government bodies, potentially leading to future collaborations and the broadening of business networks within the consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

PS25146 - Consultancy Service

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Award notice for the supply of Consultancy Services for UKRI. This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS22410 Futures Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6babbba-ce08-4a3c-811a-05385382d44a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69074b70-4f9b-4a65-bb0c-b15a85c34c2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

METRO DYNAMICS

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