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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options)."
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options).

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-427cb74d-fe3d-4c0b-bafc-0f837407f9e7

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by UK Research & Innovation, focusing on the contract titled "UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options)." This project falls under the business and management consultancy sector and is located in Swindon, South West England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27th May 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st July 2021 and end on 30th September 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the consultancy sector. These businesses can leverage their expertise in producing comprehensive reports and engaging with funding bodies to shape future initiatives. Companies with a focus on academic research, educational provisions, or partnerships with higher education institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can align their services with the objectives of the AHRC's future doctoral funding strategies.

## Notice

Production of a report that enables the AHRC to shape its future funding in the area of doctoral provision. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003967f1-35a6-4455-83b2-11921c77f5e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003967f1-35a6-4455-83b2-11921c77f5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/003967f1-35a6-4455-83b2-11921c77f5e4
  21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1372-AHRC's-Future-Doctoral-Provision-(Engagement-Exercise,-Report-and-Options)./7R447Y9W42
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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