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title: "PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses"
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# PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53563e73-e95c-43dc-b517-e94f73a89313

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded the contract for "PS24313 - Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses" to Aston University. The procurement process, classified under research services (CPV 73110000), involved a competitive quotation (below threshold) method and concluded with the award on 27 January 2025. The contract, worth GBP 49,500, started on the same day and will run until 5 May 2025. The services will be delivered to the address with postal code SW1H 9NA in England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in inward investment analysis for both domestic and foreign direct investments. With the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority and a clear focus on supporting UKRI-EPSRC initiatives, this contract can provide visibility, credibility, and a potential for future collaborations, especially for large entities like Aston University that have the capacity to handle substantial research projects.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Commissioning Research on Inward Investment Both Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in UKRI Supported Businesses for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb0dd4-ebca-4ea3-b4e5-9cc23ceec5d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 5 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb0dd4-ebca-4ea3-b4e5-9cc23ceec5d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb0dd4-ebca-4ea3-b4e5-9cc23ceec5d2
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdb81c79-6a55-417e-a699-1434830b735b
  Purchase Order

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