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title: "CS22344 Overseas Due Diligence for EC Round 8 BZ"
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# CS22344 Overseas Due Diligence for EC Round 8 BZ

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135fd4bd-4dfc-4521-8ad2-bd7669a6359b

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for overseas due diligence services to GW Consulting International Ltd under Competitive quotation method. The contract value is GBP 50,000. The procurement stage was completed, with the tender period ending on 20th July 2022 and the contract spanning from 9th August 2022 to 30th September 2022. The services fall under the Research and Development category.

This opportunity for business growth in the services sector targets suppliers with expertise in overseas due diligence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a chance to work with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED and provide essential reviews for grant recipients in Africa/Asia, enhancing financial probity and sustainability.

## Notice

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Requirement Innovate UK as part of UKRI is seeking a supplier to provide pre grant award due diligence reviews on a group of potential overseas grant recipients. There are twenty companies in the group mainly in Africa / Asia. Grant values range from PS10,000 to PS400,000. The purpose of the reviews is to provide Innovate UK with assurance about the financial sustainability and probity of the overseas companies. Where possible the reviews should therefore cover - financial performance - company background and structure - background and reputation of directors and key individuals - media reports - other fraud/probity matters. Innovate UK recognises however that some of this info may not be in the public domain and may not therefore be reportable. The reviews will not cover the technical merits of the project or the reasonableness/eligibility of costs. Responsibility for making the award decision will remain with Innovate UK. Proposals should be brief and cover the following - Previous experience and skills in overseas due diligence - Methodology and sources of information to be used - Reporting style - Confirmation that the timetable below can be met - Price ( Innovate UK requires a standard price for an individual review)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7825ec-e50b-4307-89b2-d81d06fd8595 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2022 - 8 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | GW CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7825ec-e50b-4307-89b2-d81d06fd8595

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab7825ec-e50b-4307-89b2-d81d06fd8595
  21st September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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