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title: "UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify to Provenance of Commodities"
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# UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify to Provenance of Commodities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c74d4a3-cbb2-4efd-a32e-f9df0ecba2a1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18109 - Study on the use of Secure Ledgers to verify the Provenance of Commodities" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to explore the application of secure ledgers in verifying the provenance of consumer products. The procurement method was selective, with the contracting authority issuing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 10 September 2018 and ends on 29 March 2019, with an award value of £45,075 confirmed on 7 September 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to secure ledger technology and supply chain verification would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this field could significantly enhance their market presence and foster growth in a niche area of consumer product verification.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 2 The aim of this project is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of secure ledgers for verifying the provenance of different types of consumer products, and of the components used in the supply chain of these consumer products. This will enable the Office to understand in which applications secure ledgers might be useful for verifying provenance, and where the use of secure ledgers should be treated with some suspicion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466c0fa5-23b3-4b05-9a41-d6dc3e9de380 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,075 |
| 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 | LONDON 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

- 6 Nov 2018 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466c0fa5-23b3-4b05-9a41-d6dc3e9de380

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466c0fa5-23b3-4b05-9a41-d6dc3e9de380
  6th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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