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PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jan 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods." This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), with additional classification in Business and management consultancy (CPV: 79400000). The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract starting on 6 December 2024 and ending on 29 May 2026. The contract, valued at £22,507.50, is being managed from Swindon, England, with delivery to SN2 1FL.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in independent evaluations and public dialogue assessments. The competitive quotation method, suitable for below-threshold procurements, indicates a streamlined process favouring smaller organisations with relevant expertise. Companies involved in research, consultancy, and public engagement evaluation are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, enabling them to enhance their portfolio with projects that require objective and robust evidence collection, thus contributing to their growth and market position.

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Notice Title

PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods

Notice Description

***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This contract has been awarded. Aims and Objectives of the Project UK Research and Innovation (UKRU) seeks a supplier to carry out a formative and summative evaluation of a public dialogue commissioned by the UKRI Public Engagement team with support from UKRI's Sciencewise programme. An independent evaluation is a condition of Sciencewise funding for public dialogue projects. The aim of evaluating the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme is to contribute to the programme's overall aim by providing an independent assessment of the impacts and quality of the dialogue project as a whole, including the design, delivery, reporting and governance of the dialogue activities. The objectives of Sciencewise programme evaluations are to: Gather and present objective and robust evidence of the nature and quality of the impacts, achievements and activities of the project in order to come to conclusions. Identify lessons from the project to support the design and delivery of future public dialogue projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb99bf-e82a-4093-becb-5f3c3d737bd9
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,507 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,507 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 29 May 2026 1-2 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

URSUS CONSULTING

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