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UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, emphasises diversity in environmental research through the "UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC" project. As a sub-central government authority, they have awarded this direct contract to The Association for Science Discovery Centres. This initiative, focusing on engaging youth with environmental science opportunities across the UK, aligns with efforts to cultivate a future talent pipeline of environmental scientists. The contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a potential four-week extension. It operates within the services category, with a direct award citing technical reasons and involves research and development consultancy services primarily in the UKK14 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in youth engagement, environmental sciences, and diversity programmes. Organisations specialised in research and development consultancy or those with expertise in operating a science centre network could greatly benefit from this contract. By collaborating with UK Research & Innovation and NERC, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector, fostering long-term growth and expanding their footprint in the burgeoning field of environmental sciences. This partnership not only bolsters strategic positioning but also contributes to achieving broader socio-economic goals through science engagement and inclusion.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4897 Youth Vision and Voice Exploring Diversity with NERC

Notice Description

Commission for the delivery of a youth engagement project through regional science centre network. Building on existing Operational Earth programme - a programme of work to further foster equity, diversity and inclusion in environmental research with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) The purpose of this commission to: *open-up environmental science opportunities to young people across the UK, and *support the talent pipeline of supply for future environmental scientists. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945950243

Procurement Information

The Direct Award is made due to technical grounds

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05019f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018404-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£203,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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 & INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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