Award

PS25051 - UK SHORE 2025 Demonstrations Communications

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "PS25051 - UK SHORE 2025 Demonstrations Communications" has been overseen by UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and covers locations throughout the UK. The procurement method utilised was 'limited competition,' and the process is in the 'Award' stage, having been completed. Key dates include the contract signing on January 31, 2025, and the contract period from February 3, 2025, to October 31, 2025.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on research and development. Copper Consultancy Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete successfully in such procurement exercises. Companies with expertise in communications and research can grow their business by engaging in similar public procurement contracts, leveraging their services to meet the requirements efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Title

PS25051 - UK SHORE 2025 Demonstrations Communications

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Award notice for UK SHORE 2025 Demonstrations Communications - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008690-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

COPPER CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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