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title: "What is the rate of return to UK R&D? - 5542/12/2021"
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# What is the rate of return to UK R&D? - 5542/12/2021

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ca59873-0724-49ec-8445-e7f900eb77d9

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "What is the rate of return to UK R&D? - 5542/12/2021" under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. This procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), has reached the award stage with the contract period running from 7 February 2022 to 29 April 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £85,760, was officially published on 17 February 2022. The delivery location for this contract is in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those that excel in market and economic research. Companies with expertise in delivering analytical and evaluative services would be well-suited to engage in similar competitions. The contract's completion allows suppliers like Frontier Economics Ltd to showcase their capabilities, which can lead to further contracts and enhanced growth within this specialised industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Mini Competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c1f29b-c250-4c18-8e10-64e4ad66c59d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,760 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c1f29b-c250-4c18-8e10-64e4ad66c59d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2c1f29b-c250-4c18-8e10-64e4ad66c59d
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/90f392f7-d027-46dd-8d2e-ab13fa3f258a
  PS21280 - RM6018-Contract-Terms-v8_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/734b113e-61e6-45d8-9569-34f93fd6f849
  PS21280 - RM6018-Letter-of-Appointment-v2.0_Redacted

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