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title: "PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator"
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# PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00abf95f-77cc-4b5f-b949-ee5385385688

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process under the title "PS24299 - Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator," within the research consultancy services category. This contract, valued at £24,400 GBP, was awarded through a competitive quotation exercise, specifically a limited procurement method suitable for below-threshold tenders, and has now reached the award stage. The process started with a tender period ending on 11 December 2024, the contract commenced on 12 December 2024, and it is set to conclude on 28 February 2025. The project's geographical focus is in the UK, correlating with the delivery address postal code SN2 1FL in Swindon. This notice specifies that the procurement exercise is not a call for competition but rather an award notice based on the predetermined competitive quotation process.

This procurement presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in research consultancy services, given their suitability indicated by the procurement details. The awarded project aims at a scoping exercise crucial for developing the RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator, implying a need for expertise in environmental research, sustainability, and innovative consultancy services. Firms with a strategic focus on supporting the UK's transition to net-zero can find this engagement beneficial for building a proven track record with distinguished bodies like the UK Research and Innovation - Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), represented by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, the lead buyer in this contract. The Design Council, serving as the awarded supplier, highlights the scope for similarly specialised consultancies to vie for future opportunities in this domain.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise. Purchase order for a Scoping exercise for RICHeS Net Zero demonstrator for UKRI - AHRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f7140-49d0-4187-be7c-f78295edc0c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f7140-49d0-4187-be7c-f78295edc0c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8f7140-49d0-4187-be7c-f78295edc0c1
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9c6d7e92-5930-49cd-8ddd-3c7c57014b3b
  Redacted PO

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