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GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Mar 2025 at 17:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, UK. The contract was awarded without competition due to technical reasons, implying that only a particular supplier could meet the requirements. This direct procurement method falls below the threshold and was awarded on 24th February 2025. The contract encompasses the provision of communication and multimedia software packages and is valued at £14,400 (gross). The project aims to facilitate engagement with school students over 12 months, including bespoke communication materials and a live event for LMS Happy Hour.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational outreach, communication software, and multimedia services. Given the nature of the contract, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and firms with capabilities in delivering high-quality interactive projects tailored for educational purposes would find this procurement particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can provide bespoke communication services and organise engaging interactive events stand to benefit from similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25161 - 30x Staff Access for I'm a Scientist Online Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply services required Create opportunities for up to 30 staff members to engage with school students across a period of 12 months. To provide bespoke communication materials showing highlights of LMS staff participation for use in internal spaces and to provide an I'm a Scientist Live event for LMS Happy Hour. I'm a Scientist is a high-quality, effective and efficient project that allows your members to spend time engaging with school students traditionally underserved by school outreach programmes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e91b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007722-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MANGOROLLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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