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title: "NC3Rs Development of e-learning resources"
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# NC3Rs Development of e-learning resources

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27bbef57-1de0-4ea8-bf59-92bd6aade8ee

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NC3Rs Development of e-learning resources" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focused on medical software development services. The tender, which is now complete, was located in the United Kingdom and aimed to support the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). The contract, valued at £87,500, was awarded on 27th November 2017, following a direct procurement method as a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 4th December 2017 and concluded on 3rd December 2020, with the tender period ending on 20th November 2017.

This opportunity may foster business growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical education and e-learning services. Companies with expertise in the development of e-learning resources focused on scientific research compliance, especially regarding humane animal use, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector can help businesses align with critical regulatory requirements while contributing positively to ethical research practices.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition. This contract was for the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). The scope of the requirement was to develop e-learning resources to support the humane use of animals in scientific research. This contract will help ensure compliance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and EU Directive 2010/63.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a3efa9-f9dd-40ac-b87e-6aaf5d958e4f |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,500 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72212180 - Medical software development services
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a3efa9-f9dd-40ac-b87e-6aaf5d958e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a3efa9-f9dd-40ac-b87e-6aaf5d958e4f
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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