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title: "UKRI CS20255 ACCORD Platform Professional Services"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UKRI CS20255 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1555aa87-68b2-4537-a547-bd0b45909373

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking professional services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform specifically aimed at supporting the National and International COVID-19 response. The tender, titled "UKRI CS20255 ACCORD Platform Professional Services," falls under the research and development consultancy services category and took place in England. The direct procurement method was employed, and the contract value stands at £150,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2020. Notably, the tender closed on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in vital services that support public health initiatives. Firms with expertise in consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in drug discovery or related research services, would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities similar to this contract. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance business growth but also contribute positively to national health efforts.

## Notice

This contract is for support and Professional Services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform towards the National and International COVID-19 response. This contract is being entered into at the urgent request of the BEIS Secretary of State, to assure the Phase 2 Therapeutic Clinical Trial work gets completed in a timely manner supporting the National response to COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d10a210-3744-498f-bbee-14a8d3109bc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ACYUTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d10a210-3744-498f-bbee-14a8d3109bc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d10a210-3744-498f-bbee-14a8d3109bc8
  8th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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