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title: "UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services"
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# UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d0fb4bb-b0cb-4ab6-9a0b-1f87dfd8b670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has initiated the tender titled "UKRI CS20256 ACCORD Platform Professional Services." This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in England and it serves the urgent needs of COVID-19 response efforts. The procurement method employed is a direct approach through a single tender action due to its below-threshold value of £150,000. The tender period ended on 30 April 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2020 and concluding on 30 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to essential COVID-19 research initiatives. Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in clinical research and drug discovery, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

## 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/690ecbfa-d950-45df-bcf1-f17844f85ecd |
| 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 | BALANCED CLINICAL RESEARCH SERVICES |

## 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 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690ecbfa-d950-45df-bcf1-f17844f85ecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/690ecbfa-d950-45df-bcf1-f17844f85ecd
  8th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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