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title: "Professional expertise to assist in research for the Advanced Cermics Project"
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# Professional expertise to assist in research for the Advanced Cermics Project

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db2220b-1204-4466-a69c-a7a9c737e6df

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for professional expertise to assist in research for the Advanced Ceramics Project. This procurement falls under the project management consultancy services category and took place in Birmingham, England, with a specific delivery address at B15 2TT. The procurement method utilised was a single contract from a specific structured arrangement (SSA), indicating a targeted procurement approach. The tendering period concluded on 9th March 2024, with the contract period running from 10th March 2024 to 22nd May 2024. The total value of the contract amounts to £61,444. The project is currently in the award stage, with the award being granted on 22nd May 2024 and published on 19th September 2024. The winning contractor is SQW Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Stockport, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in project management consultancy within the research and development sector. Companies that can provide high-quality professional expertise will find this type of procurement beneficial for business growth. The short contract period implies a need for efficient, high-impact service delivery, making it ideal for agile and specialised firms. Engaging in such projects can enhance the company's portfolio and provide a stepping stone for future procurement opportunities in similar fields. Additionally, this tender underscores the importance of targeted procurement processes, where specific expertise is crucial for the project's success.

## Notice

Professional expertise to assist in research for the Advanced Cermics Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8e369e-87cf-4209-a2c1-b94a59b12adb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2024 - 22 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,444 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,444 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8e369e-87cf-4209-a2c1-b94a59b12adb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8e369e-87cf-4209-a2c1-b94a59b12adb
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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