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UKRI-3157 Inspiring communities and young people nationwide to celebrate UK Science

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Jul 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-3157 Inspiring communities and young people nationwide to celebrate UK Science," classified under the Education and Training Services category. The contracting process, marked as complete, focused on securing a national celebration and awareness campaign to engage young people and their influencers with science and research. This service-based procurement for the UK was managed through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, due to the technical reasons outlined in regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £1,037,787, was awarded to the British Science Association and signed on 22 July 2024. This initiative will cover regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in science engagement, education, and public awareness campaigns. Companies with expertise in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning would find this procurement particularly beneficial, especially those with a background in large-scale public engagement projects. The awarded supplier, the British Science Association, is a key player in this field, suggesting that others in the industry could consider similar procurements to grow their business partnerships and bolster their portfolios by contributing to high-profile national initiatives.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3157 Inspiring communities and young people nationwide to celebrate UK Science

Notice Description

UKRI requires accessible, high profile national celebration and awareness campaign to engage the public, particularly young people and their influencers, with science and research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires an accessible, high profile national celebration and awareness campaign to engage the public, particularly young people and their influencers, with science and research. 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/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Regulation 32 (2)b (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The supplier has been involved in delivering STEM learning to schools for many years and has specialist knowledge and IPR required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023565-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,037,787 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

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