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title: "UK SBS - PS21287 - Provision of Expert Services related to Criticality Assessment of Technology - Critical Minerals and Metals"
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# UK SBS - PS21287 - Provision of Expert Services related to Criticality Assessment of Technology - Critical Minerals and Metals

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fa5fb4d-4268-45e3-91cb-16375cfdf9b9

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the tender titled "Provision of Expert Services related to Criticality Assessment of Technology - Critical Minerals and Metals." This contract falls under the research and development services industry category, located in Swindon, England. The award was made on November 1, 2021, for a total value of £13,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, concluding a process that had its deadline for submissions on October 11, 2021. The contract spans from November 1, 2021, to December 15, 2021.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and research services within the critical minerals and metals sector. Businesses equipped to deliver expert assessments and analysis in technology-related areas will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the direct procurement method employed, interested suppliers in the specialist consultancy field may engage directly with the buyer to explore service offerings or future opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a Single Sourcing Action Brief Description of Requirement Criticality Assessment of Technology - Critical Minerals and Metals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9033a578-437f-4c5d-8cab-417ac7ce981e |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MR ANDREW G GUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9033a578-437f-4c5d-8cab-417ac7ce981e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9033a578-437f-4c5d-8cab-417ac7ce981e
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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