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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67bfc923-34bb-4451-bbd8-edba61cdf89d

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_01 Metascience Framework Call Off" is spearheaded by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This procurement pertains to the industry category of research consultancy services, which falls under the broader category of services, specifically classified under CPV code 73210000. The contract, valued at £107,321.72, is associated with the delivery location in the South West of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage as of 16th May 2025, with the contract running from 10th March 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method used for this contract was not specified.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in research consultancy services to engage with a large-scale buyer like UK Research & Innovation. Although targeted mostly at larger organisations given the lack of suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents an opportunity for service providers with capacity to deliver comprehensive metascience research services within the defined period. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the field of research services, particularly those capable of operating within the South West region of the UK, would find this contract beneficial for growth and partnership development.

## Notice

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Other Information: 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/70f0cd6e-2604-4e95-8350-6f17b49d7658 |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,321 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,321 |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f0cd6e-2604-4e95-8350-6f17b49d7658

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f0cd6e-2604-4e95-8350-6f17b49d7658
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=950752251
  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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