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title: "CS20394 -UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges"
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# CS20394 -UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b3c22d0-2c4d-42b2-ae8d-5e351cda7d14

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) conducted a procurement process for the project titled "CS20394 - UK Research and Innovation: Engineering Grand Challenges". This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £36,000. The procurement was initiated as a competitive quote exercise and has successfully concluded. The contract, which commenced on 31 August 2021 and is set to end on 31 December 2021, was awarded following a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process below threshold. The tender's key dates include its tender period, which ended on 15 October 2020, and the award date was 22 October 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in facilitating diverse community engagement, particularly in virtual settings. Businesses adept at managing collaborative projects and distilling inputs from varied sources will find themselves well positioned to compete for similar tenders. Knowledge and skills in the education and training sector will also be advantageous, enabling companies to leverage this experience to grow their business within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for external facilitators who have experience in marshalling a diverse community, using virtual platforms, to distil outputs from a broad set of inputs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99df032e-17be-415d-800e-418e0a32066c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | KNOWINNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 07:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99df032e-17be-415d-800e-418e0a32066c
- 9 Dec 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99df032e-17be-415d-800e-418e0a32066c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99df032e-17be-415d-800e-418e0a32066c
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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