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title: "Levelling up Sandpit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11034254-73b7-4b13-9f27-41ce0539345e"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Levelling up Sandpit

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11034254-73b7-4b13-9f27-41ce0539345e

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) recently awarded a contract titled "Levelling up Sandpit" to The Collective Facilitation Ltd for research and development services. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold, and the contract value is £18,120 GBP. The tender process concluded, and the contract period runs from January 12, 2024, to January 25, 2024. The buying organization, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in SWINDON, England, was the contract recipient.

This procurement opportunity for the Levelling up Sandpit project presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development sector to engage in business growth. Businesses offering consultancy services in the field of research and development may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities. The contract value and terms provide a feasible opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the specified industry category of goods.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Facilitators to convene a Levelling Up Sandpit. This procurement has been concluded as a competitive quotation (below threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36babe-0c14-43bd-a8d1-6b3d6ff5b1d1 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 25 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,120 |
| 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 | THE COLLECTIVE FACILITATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36babe-0c14-43bd-a8d1-6b3d6ff5b1d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc36babe-0c14-43bd-a8d1-6b3d6ff5b1d1
  20th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/90113b9f-4e31-4184-9b66-ac607e96b4ae

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