Award

Provision of Science and Technology Support

HOME OFFICE

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Award

27 Nov 2024 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Science and Technology Support," classified under the "Research consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73210000). The process falls under the category of services and is related to an overarching agreement for science and technology services across the UK. The tender stage culminated in the award on 20th November 2024, with the contract valued at £1,000,000 and an active status. This procurement followed a limited method, with no prior publication required due to the specific nature of the services needed, which fell outside the scope of standard directives. The award was given to the National Physical Laboratory, highlighting the Home Office's thorough research and decision to engage directly with the sole capable supplier identified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised research consultancy services, especially those with expertise in science and technology support. Organisations that can offer unique, high-quality services in niche areas and have the capacity to engage directly with government institutions will find this procurement method advantageous. Large-scale businesses, in particular, who can meet the specific, stringent criteria set forth by national authorities like the Home Office, are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their portfolio through such high-value contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Science and Technology Support

Notice Description

Provision of Science and Technology support through an overarching agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1

Overarching agreement for the provision of science and technology services

Procurement Information

Capable suppliers were researched and NPL were found to be the only one so they were approached and a contract was agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c086
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038339-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.tingey@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SWP 4DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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