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PS25070 - Rapid review of the Business Development function in the British Geological Survey

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves a rapid review of the Business Development function in the British Geological Survey. The contract titled "PS25070 - Rapid review of the Business Development function in the British Geological Survey" falls under the services category within the research sector. The main procurement method was limited competition, and the procurement has been awarded. UKRI, situated at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, serves as the buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the procuring entity. The contract period started on 13th March 2025 and is set to end on 14th July 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive business development reviews. Large-scale enterprises and firms with experience in government contracts are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Successful participation in similar procurement processes can lead to significant business growth, enhancing the firm's reputation and opening doors to further collaborative projects with central government authorities. The gross value of this contract is £32,208, demonstrating a substantial financial incentive for businesses involved in related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25070 - Rapid review of the Business Development function in the British Geological Survey

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise for for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) . Brief Description of Requirement: Rapid review of the Business Development function in the British Geological Survey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013580-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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, professionalservices@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

PRAGASAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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