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title: "GSS24550 - Frozen embryos"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71ad5617-4b43-469e-ac1a-df9818773ecd"
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# GSS24550 - Frozen embryos

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71ad5617-4b43-469e-ac1a-df9818773ecd

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "GSS24550 - Frozen embryos." The procurement, classified under Research Services (CPV code: 73110000), is located in the United Kingdom and has been awarded via a competitive quotation process. The contract commenced on 29th July 2024 and will end on 29th November 2024. The total value of the tender is £15,033.91. The award notice was published on 2nd August 2024, noting Charles River UK Ltd as the successful supplier. This procurement was part of the broader efforts by UK Research and Innovation and pertains to the "goods" procurement category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses in the research services sector can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their market presence. The contract's modest value and specifically tailored nature make it particularly well-suited for smaller, agile businesses capable of meeting specialised research needs. This procurement process illustrates a viable entry into government contracts for providers of high-quality research services and related products.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Frozen Embryos. This procurement has been concluded via a Competitive Quotation (below threshold)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5e60bb-dc8d-45fe-bbc3-ed4c149fc084 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,033 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,033 |
| 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 | CHARLES RIVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5e60bb-dc8d-45fe-bbc3-ed4c149fc084

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5e60bb-dc8d-45fe-bbc3-ed4c149fc084
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6bc27c4-2c4f-4519-8626-5dc5993eeb5c

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