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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12e3cf67-4a53-42ff-ada6-2272a96bcc27

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## Summary

The procurement process in question involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation for a project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_04 Metascience Framework Call Off," focusing on research consultancy services. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically geared towards the location in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this contract has been completed, with the award stage taking place on 18th April 2025 and publication of the award notice on 16th May 2025. The contract runs from 21st April 2025 until 31st October 2025. The project's financial value is £135,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly larger enterprises like the awarded supplier, RAND Europe Community Interest Company. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can establish enduring relationships with prominent organisations like UKRI, potentially securing long-term, high-value contracts. Companies suited for this opportunity are those with strong capabilities in delivering specialised research services and who are equipped to meet the detailed requirements set out by UKRI in the scientific and innovation sectors.

## Notice

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171c8bf5-aeda-430c-b3fa-6951df7ff4bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,600 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171c8bf5-aeda-430c-b3fa-6951df7ff4bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171c8bf5-aeda-430c-b3fa-6951df7ff4bb
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=950760528
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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