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title: "GSS23170 Desk Based Study"
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# GSS23170 Desk Based Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-184541cb-1556-4a47-95a3-6f1321a7aaa3

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for a Desk Based Study to POWIS HUGHES LIMITED. The procurement falls under the 'Research services' category with a contract value of GBP 10,750. The contract period runs from February 15, 2023, to March 31, 2023, in England. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold), with the tender period closing on February 6, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for SMEs in the research services industry to grow their business through similar competitive quote exercises. Businesses specialising in research services and based in the United Kingdom could benefit from engaging with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED for such opportunities. Understanding the contracting authority's preferences and past awards can help businesses tailor their bids effectively and increase their chances of success.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the service of a Desk Based Study to UKRI - NERC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50789a0-4dd5-4f6c-a9dc-ef75d192d706 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,750 |
| 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 | POWIS HUGHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50789a0-4dd5-4f6c-a9dc-ef75d192d706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50789a0-4dd5-4f6c-a9dc-ef75d192d706
  16th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33419c31-db92-4c3c-b32e-b0895916d9d2

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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