Award

Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council. This process falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and was carried out as a mini-competition through the Digital Outcomes 6 framework. Located in Wakefield, the contract has been awarded to 6B Digital Ltd, with a total value of £403,520. The contract period begins on 7th February 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to partner with UKRI-MRC in developing sustainable research tools. Particularly well-suited businesses are SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector procurement and digital solutions. The selective procurement method via a framework agreement ensures that competitive and capable suppliers have the opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects.

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Notice Title

Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Medical research Council (MRC) had a requirement for the provision of Software tool for Sustainable research methods. This procurement has been concluded as a mini competition exercise via the Digital Outcomes 6 framework with reference number RM1043.8.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3982ad8-0735-4fb4-81cf-f4d0e251252a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5318ad-8cd8-48ea-826b-55af4ad3d210
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£403,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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

6B DIGITAL

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