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COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process under the title "COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D" in the services category. The contract was awarded to CU Services Limited, an SME located in Coventry, and covers research services, specifically using academic user-centred methods. The procurement followed a direct method described as "Below threshold - without competition," highlighting its focused and specific nature. Key dates in this process include the contract period from 12 May 2025 to 1 December 2025, with the contract being signed on 6 May 2025. The award was active as of 28 May 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses keen on delivering specialised research services, particularly those with experience in academic methodologies and user-centred research. SMEs based in or around Coventry, such as CU Services Limited, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, given their local presence and adaptability to specific research demands. Businesses with expertise in research services can leverage this procurement process to establish themselves as reputable suppliers to public authorities, thereby enhancing their prospects for future public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

COV - 22507 - Specialist research on CVLR R&D

Notice Description

To undertake a number of established academic user-centred research methods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052855
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028256-2025
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
Below threshold - without 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 1 Dec 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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