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title: "PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation"
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# PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33d234e2-3d7d-4c90-abfa-236a9e809f60

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## Summary

The procurement process for "PS24241 - Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation" has been completed. The contracting authority, UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has awarded the contract to RocSearch Ltd. This project falls under the industry category of research services and is set to take place in Swindon (postal code SN2 1PL). The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation exercise, with the tender period ending on 8th October 2024, and the contract running from 9th October 2024 to 14th March 2025. The contract value is £45,760 GBP, and the procurement was specifically targeted to be SME-friendly.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises given its SME-friendly nature. Companies that offer detailed analysis and expertise in research and innovation between the UK and India would be particularly well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. The procurement process, utilising a limited competitive quotation, indicates a potentially streamlined and less burdensome competition, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to grow through public contracts.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Understanding the UK-India Opportunity in Research and Innovation for UKRI- EPSRC***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d12eb4-5372-4e92-8d06-b42e0d9d838b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,760 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | ROCSEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d12eb4-5372-4e92-8d06-b42e0d9d838b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d12eb4-5372-4e92-8d06-b42e0d9d838b
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b09c56d8-18bc-4029-9b5e-c978ea3d92f4
  Purchase Order

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