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title: "Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Medicines Manufacturing"
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# Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Medicines Manufacturing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1661a05f-3296-48c8-845c-4b9c9f10c7f3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involved the evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund's Medicines Manufacturing Programme. The tender, identified as UK SBS CR18044, was classified under research and development consultancy services and concluded with the contract awarded on 18th April 2018. The procurement method was a mini-competition under the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework, with a total value of £499,698.30. The contract is set to run from 19th April 2018 to 31st March 2022, with the initial tender period having ended on 5th April 2018. The main location for the delivery of services is Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in evaluating governmental programmes or medicine manufacturing processes. Companies, especially SMEs, that can provide analytical insights and data-driven evaluations would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, allowing them to expand their market presence and capabilities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework CR150025 - Lot 3 The Shadow UKRI board through Innovate UK and EPSRC are committed to collecting evidence to understand the impacts of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Medicines Manufacturing Programme. Bids are invited for an evaluation of the Programme to gain insight into the outcomes and impact of the delivery plan aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1999fa5a-0100-4463-96b3-fc2a6561fbf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Mini Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,698 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1999fa5a-0100-4463-96b3-fc2a6561fbf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1999fa5a-0100-4463-96b3-fc2a6561fbf8
  5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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