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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f260f2d-a51c-440b-8e69-44119817dc6c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, has awarded a call-off contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Technical Support" under the framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science. This contract, valued at GBP 365,900, falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV code 73000000) and will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2025 to 31st October 2027, with the award being active as of 17th December 2024. Key contact for this procurement is Liam Lock (nercprocurement@ukri.org).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing technical support for metascience. Although the suitability criteria explicitly state the exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with specialised expertise in transforming science through research are well-suited to benefit from the engagement. The contract being part of an established framework ensures a clear scope and streamlined processes, potentially opening further collaborative opportunities with UKRI.

## Notice

Metascience technical support. This is a call-off contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science Additional information: This is a call-off contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5788ae27-25e2-48f7-b2af-c7f945dbd0bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,900 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5788ae27-25e2-48f7-b2af-c7f945dbd0bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5788ae27-25e2-48f7-b2af-c7f945dbd0bb
  15th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=917459219
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Provenance

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