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title: "Science capital project"
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# Science capital project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-190cb717-980f-4a8d-bf18-cc3313858570

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has recently awarded a contract titled "Science Capital Project" to the University of West England, which will be executed within the research consultancy services sector. This procurement is taking place against the backdrop of a direct procurement method, classified as a single tender action justified under regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii). The contract period commenced on 10 April 2020 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2020, with a total contract value of £44,692. The procurement process reached its current stage of award on 9 April 2020 and was published on 27 April 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the research consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in STEM engagement activities. Given the focus on enhancing data capabilities and audience participation monitoring within the STEM sector, businesses with expertise in research methodologies, data analytics, and public engagement strategies are well positioned to compete effectively for similar future tenders. Participation in such projects not only broadens their portfolio but also enhances their reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

*** Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have commissioned the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) to undertake a consultation and scoping project entitled 'Science Capital and other approaches to audience and participant monitoring' to investigate approaches currently in use for collecting and sharing audience and participation data and explore how we can improve the data capabilities within the STEM engagement sector. UKRI have awarded this contract via a single source action (non OJEU) justified under regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47ea937-566d-4beb-871b-0d22f83f826a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,692 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WEST ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47ea937-566d-4beb-871b-0d22f83f826a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47ea937-566d-4beb-871b-0d22f83f826a
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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