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title: "Research Activity Consultation Services"
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# Research Activity Consultation Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e0d254-e32b-4749-b850-d493a204d2bc

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for "Research Activity Consultation Services" in the field of research consultancy, which is set to last until 2025. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £118,340. The project commenced on August 27, 2021, and is based in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was concluded on July 19, 2021, under a single-source authorisation procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in a long-term research project aimed at developing new technologies and processes. Companies with expertise in research consultancy and development, especially those with experience in similar long-term projects, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract awarded to Castings Technology International Ltd, thereby fostering growth through involvement in innovative research activities.

## Notice

Four year research activity for the development of new technology and processes starting in April 2021. This project has been secured following three years of prior work and discussions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcf402c-cffc-4514-9fdd-482df66965fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single source Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2021 - 26 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,340 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcf402c-cffc-4514-9fdd-482df66965fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcf402c-cffc-4514-9fdd-482df66965fe
  29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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