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Operational Management Services to UNIP

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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23 Jun 2022 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a supplier for Operational Management Services to UNIP, with a contract value of £60,000. This procurement falls under the category of Research Services and is situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, reflecting that it was below threshold. The contract period commenced on 11 February 2022 and concluded on the same day, while the tender period ended on 10 February 2022. The process is now complete as of the award date on 11 February 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research services. Companies with experience in operational management within academic or research settings would be well-suited to compete. The need for continuity in service provision suggests there may be ongoing demand for similar services, opening further pathways for interested suppliers to engage with the University of Nottingham and potentially expand their contract portfolio.

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Notice Title

Operational Management Services to UNIP

Notice Description

We need to appoint quickly to ensure continuity of service provision and the fact the provider had direct experience of UNIP which reduced risks associate with delivery. We also sort alternative providers via UKSPA; they only gave us one other potential supplier who could only provide 2 days a week which is not sufficient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c6cdba1-43bc-499f-94a7-df4e89ad02f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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