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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4224 Service Charge for Grant Funding

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has concluded the procurement process for the service charge for grant funding under the tender ID BIP939475314. This contract was awarded to the National Research Foundation, with a total value of £112,500. The procurement involves research and development services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This project has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract starting on 7th April 2025 and ending on 1st March 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd April 2025 and the award date on the same day.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services to grow by collaborating on a significant grant funding project. With a sizeable budget and a clear focus on consultancy services in the research sector, this contract is especially well-suited for established organisations that can manage large-scale projects efficiently. SMEs and VCSEs may find this tender less suitable due to the project's specific requirements and the supplier's scale. Nonetheless, businesses in the research consultancy industry can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and expand their operations within the UK's vibrant research landscape.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4224 Service Charge for Grant Funding

Notice Description

UKRI appointed a supplier to manage the Grant Funding project for National Research Foundation. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7cbb85e-cd56-4f6c-8b7f-38c4c5449dbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baf8405-9fb5-4e15-8811-437a352dc343
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Further Information

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