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UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) was aimed at facilitating a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practices in authorship across the research ecosystem. The project, titled "UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes," falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement was completed using a limited method, awarding the contract without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £49,950, was awarded to Integrity Office on 25th October 2024. Key locations involved include the United Kingdom, specifically Croydon, highlighting the research and development sector's strategic importance.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to research practices and conflict resolution to gain experience and recognition in the public sector. Firms with strengths in developing strategic guidance, creating practical tools for research communities, and providing expert consultancy in management practices would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The transparent processes and published data foster a competitive environment, driving innovation and improving service quality in the research and development industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes

Notice Description

Facilitate a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practice from across the research ecosystem on the topic of authorship, through guidance and practical tools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Facilitate a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practice from across the research ecosystem on the topic of authorship, through guidance and practical tools. 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 award without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32,(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Regulations 2015 - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ced4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000752-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 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
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRITY OFFICE

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