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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ade0207-c3d5-48d2-9410-f597b6d20e2f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently concluded the awarding stage of a tender titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_03 Metascience Framework Call Off." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Research consultancy services and is conducted from Swindon, United Kingdom, primarily servicing the South West region. The tender, identified by its ID BIP950755812, was initiated as a call-off contract under framework UKRI-3994, with an award made to RAND Europe Community Interest Company. The contract period commenced on 24th March 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2025, with a total contract value of £96,950. The procurement stage is now complete, and the redacted contract documents are expected to be available within 30 days on the UKRI website.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services, especially those capable of delivering specialized metascience research. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale organisation, the framework call-off nature of the tender suggests potential future opportunities for businesses aiming to partner or subcontract. organisations with expertise in science, research analytics, and innovation could benefit from engaging with UKRI's initiatives. Though this particular procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, maintaining a collaborative approach with awarded large organisations like RAND Europe could open growth avenues in this high-value research sector.

## Notice

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Other Information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6714319f-e2da-4267-8c5e-5b3afe7d21ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,950 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6714319f-e2da-4267-8c5e-5b3afe7d21ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6714319f-e2da-4267-8c5e-5b3afe7d21ad
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=950755812
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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