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title: "PS24169 - Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity"
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# PS24169 - Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6da60000-c95e-4865-a497-df9043e60acc

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the supply of an Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity for UKRI-AHRC. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period starts from October 1, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The tender was published on July 1, 2024, with a value of 20833.29 GBP. The business opportunity is suitable for services providers in research consultancy services based in England, with the buyer located in SWINDON.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business by providing research consultancy services related to industrial policy. Businesses that offer specialized services in policy analysis and research would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process was successfully concluded following a single quote exercise, demonstrating a straightforward approach to selecting a supplier. Given the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in industrial policy development and research are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation to explore potential collaborations.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Industrial Policy Think Piece to inform ESRC strategy and future activity for UKRI- AHRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a one quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d3877-cedc-4225-8472-e27fc22da6ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,833 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d3877-cedc-4225-8472-e27fc22da6ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321d3877-cedc-4225-8472-e27fc22da6ef
  10th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62bfefe3-712f-4bf3-8ffd-9ccf190b528e
  Purchase Order

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