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title: "PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)"
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# PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12d95c57-a66f-487f-8d2e-adf8e154a747

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## Summary

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)". This public tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV 73000000) and was conducted through a competitive quotation method, suitable for projects below the threshold. The total contract value is £20,460.40 GBP. The award date was 16 January 2025, with the contract period running from 16 January 2025 to 28 March 2025. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated in the award notice published on 24 January 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By successfully executing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish credibility in their industry, and secure a valuable partnership with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. Edinburgh Innovations Ltd has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that well-positioned SMEs stand to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Quotation Request. Award notice for Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)- UKSA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2802e78-0712-4daa-999a-8c0b67c86980 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,460 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2802e78-0712-4daa-999a-8c0b67c86980

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2802e78-0712-4daa-999a-8c0b67c86980
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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