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title: "Calculation of baseline figures for the monitoring and evaluation of UKRI's open access policy"
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# Calculation of baseline figures for the monitoring and evaluation of UKRI's open access policy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73113cd2-284d-44d8-8104-3a19d68f4bb6

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the supply of Calculation of baseline figures for the monitoring and evaluation of UKRI's open access policy to Research Consulting Ltd. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold) with a contract value of £24,999. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 29th March 2024. The tender was closed on 31st October 2023, and the award was made on the same day.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the research and development services sector, to engage with UK Shared Business Services in providing consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the suitability criteria set by the buying organisation. The location of the procurement is in Nottingham (postal code NG7 2TU), England, with a focus on services related to research and development.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of Calculation of baseline figures for the monitoring and evaluation of UKRI's open access policy for UKRI ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2429bbfa-8fd4-4436-8255-c16dfdfd5554 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,999 |
| 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 | RESEARCH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2429bbfa-8fd4-4436-8255-c16dfdfd5554

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2429bbfa-8fd4-4436-8255-c16dfdfd5554
  4th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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