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PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 Sep 2024 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract titled "PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities" to Elsevier B.V. This procurement, classified under Research Services (CPV: 73110000), was finalised on 16 September 2024, following a competitive quotation exercise conducted below the threshold. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 17 September 2024 and will run until 10 January 2025. The delivery location specified is SN2 1PL in Swindon, England. This procurement belongs to the 'Services' category and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, especially those focusing on infrastructure capabilities in China. Firms with expertise in providing comprehensive and insightful research studies will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive quotation method used indicates an opportunity for smaller firms to engage with and secure government contracts without the complexity of high-threshold procurements. Given the specific focus and value, businesses that can deliver high-quality research within the stipulated timeline would be well-suited to compete in such tender exercises.

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Notice Title

PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of UKRI China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f71cc7f0-28c3-4111-acf2-8d15d6ed35df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d953c4-1ff6-41bb-9acf-4c50043fad36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2024 - 10 Jan 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

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