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title: "PS22317 - Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to undertake data-driven research"
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# PS22317 - Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to undertake data-driven research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-336b1448-8f10-481c-ace0-7d99482532f6

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited recently awarded a contract to the University of Leicester for a project titled "Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to undertake data-driven research." This procurement process was undertaken through a Competitive Quotation Exercise with a total value of £12,390. The contract period is from 4th October to 31st October 2022, and the procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is located in Swindon, England, and the industry category for this contract is Research services.

This awarded tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research services, to engage with UKRI ESRC projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The University of Leicester, the successful supplier, is expected to deliver the project at their location in Leicester, United Kingdom. Interested businesses should take note of the deadline on 31st October 2022 and the specific skills required for data-driven research in the social sciences.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise. Purchase order for Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to undertake data-driven research for - UKRI ESRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3414124-eac0-41c0-a429-b5d5f0954ee4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,390 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,390 |
| 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 LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3414124-eac0-41c0-a429-b5d5f0954ee4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3414124-eac0-41c0-a429-b5d5f0954ee4
  6th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3574cbb9-b012-466b-8d87-b136cbb47caa
  Redacted PO

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