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title: "Membership to MOONS scientific consortium"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Membership to MOONS scientific consortium

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78068da4-fb90-41f6-aece-dc3dcd507a15

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, which is seeking membership to the MOONS scientific consortium. This belongs to the services industry category, and the contract was executed to enable two members of their research group to participate in this unique scientific project. The award was made on 23rd November 2021, with a total value of £59,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract period starting and ending on the same day, 23rd November 2021. The delivery location for the services is in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the scientific and research sectors. Companies that can provide unique membership services or those aligned with specialised scientific projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in this arena. While the contract has already been awarded, such tenders can serve as a reference point for similar contracts, offering insights into the preferences and requirements of contracting authorities like the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM.

## Notice

The payment is to enable two members of our research group to join the MOONS scientific consortium. In procurement terms, there is only one possible supplier for membership of this unique scientific project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a10017-5238-447f-99b0-f04e1375ba13 |
| 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 | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 23 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UKRI - STFC (SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a10017-5238-447f-99b0-f04e1375ba13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a10017-5238-447f-99b0-f04e1375ba13
  24th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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