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title: "PS21213 A study to assess UK strategic advantage in Advanced Materials"
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# PS21213 A study to assess UK strategic advantage in Advanced Materials

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cb4cc4c-5d5e-4a06-b216-3713d5011fcf

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS21213 A study to assess UK strategic advantage in Advanced Materials" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The procurement, classified under Research and Development Services, was concluded with an award amounting to £55,750. The call-off was made from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 20th December 2021, lasting until 18th March 2022. The tender period ended on 15th November 2021, with the project located in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services related to advanced materials or market and economic research. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in assessing material ecosystems and contributing to strategic developments in advanced materials would be well positioned to engage in similar future tenders, as the outcomes from this procurement may lead to further initiatives in the sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6018 - Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is seeking to assess the current strength of the UK materials ecosystem. It is expected that, in due course, this will contribute to the development of a national strategy for advanced materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b977b77e-01e6-475d-9a41-567489286c3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 18 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,750 |
| 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 | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 16:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b977b77e-01e6-475d-9a41-567489286c3d
- 19 Jan 2022 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b977b77e-01e6-475d-9a41-567489286c3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b977b77e-01e6-475d-9a41-567489286c3d
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b905991f-389e-4592-8fe3-f6835cfb7f45
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/25270c12-8579-4074-9953-49a4cd6feb70
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ad8d938f-fb7f-4890-8145-549bf40957e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f8d56ede-350d-4713-aeb2-54fadad2cfec

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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