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title: "UKRI DDaT20281 - Mantid SSW development and handover"
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# UKRI DDaT20281 - Mantid SSW development and handover

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11fb735d-4a13-4ddb-b9a7-f13a79039fa0

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "UKRI DDaT20281 - Mantid SSW development and handover" for the provision of consultancy services related to Mantid software development and handover. This award, valued at £25,000, falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services category and was classified as a direct procurement method via a single tender action under PCR 2015, Regulation 32, (5)(b). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st September 2020 to 6th October 2020. The contract was published on 8th October 2020, and delivery is expected to occur in Swindon, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in software consultancy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow by engaging with the UK's public sector. Enterprises with expertise in technical testing and analysis or those offering laboratory and research and development services could find this opportunity particularly suitable. The previous award to Tessella Ltd indicates a competitive landscape, and other SMEs in this sector are encouraged to consider similar public sector engagements to expand their client base.

## Notice

This award is for the provision of consultancy for Mantid SW development and to complete a handover. A single tender action was undertaken for this process under PCR 2015, Regulation 32, (5)(b). The award will be to Tessella Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae218a6c-3834-49bd-b483-a46994af01d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 6 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | TESSELLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2020 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae218a6c-3834-49bd-b483-a46994af01d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae218a6c-3834-49bd-b483-a46994af01d4
  8th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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