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Researcher Development Concordat Secretariat

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 May 2025 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The awarded contract for the Researcher Development Concordat Secretariat was procured by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," encompasses services to provide the secretariat for the Researcher Development Concordat (RDC) for a duration of 24 months starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The award stage of this procurement was concluded on 25th March 2025, following a competitive quotation method below threshold, with Nottingham Trent University being the successful supplier. The contract involves stakeholders within the UK higher education sector focusing on improving support for researchers, and the RDC functions to maintain and implement strategic decisions formulated by the RDC Strategy Group.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in administrative services and consultancy within higher education and research sectors. SMEs and organisations with a focus on enhancing research development platforms and facilities in the UK could find lucrative prospects in contracts of this nature. With the RDC playing a key role in a nationwide strategy to bolster research careers, businesses with expertise in managing and delivering strategic secretarial roles would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially expanding their footprint in both the public procurement market and within academic circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Researcher Development Concordat Secretariat

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement This requirement invites quotations to provide the secretariat for The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers (commonly known as the Researcher Development Concordat, hereby referred to as the RDC) for two years (24 months) from the start of the contract. The RDC is an agreement between stakeholders to improve the employment and support for researchers and research careers in higher education in the UK. The secretariat plays a key role in maintaining the RDC by acting as the delivery body of the Researcher Development Concordat Strategy Group (RDCSG), who set the strategic and policy direction of the Concordat. The RDCSG is comprised of representatives from UK research funding bodies, higher education institutions, and other organisations and associations from within and outside of higher education that are signatories to the Concordat.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e94e7f34-2b1c-47f3-92ab-c8a74b80b314
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5947986-1a81-4686-93b0-f5254477d8d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,152 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Robin Davis
Contact Email
robin.davis@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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