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Computer engineer & data scientist

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for hiring a computer engineer and data scientist. This contract, titled "Computer engineer & data scientist," was awarded as part of an initiative to address the decline of pollinators and foster a sustainable relationship between human activity and biodiversity. As part of the public procurement process—aimed at below-threshold contracts—the contract was awarded to a supplier named Jorrit Poelen from Minneapolis, United States. The procurement falls under the services category and the research and development services sector. The contract was signed on 28 February 2025 and will span from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2029, with a gross contract value of 92,160 EUR.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of environmental research, data science, and computer engineering to collaborate with academic institutions on impactful projects. The procurement process is especially well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, data analysis, and biodiversity research. By participating in such tenders, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolio, gain recognition, and contribute to meaningful biodiversity conservation efforts. The University of Sussex, a renowned public authority, demonstrates strong collaboration potential through this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Computer engineer & data scientist

Notice Description

Hire of a consultant who will be working on a project which addresses the decline of pollinators, aiming to foster a sustainable relationship between human activity and biodiversity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efe4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£92,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.beeny@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JORRIT POELEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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