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title: "UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles"
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# UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc6eb6f-5718-4bdc-bfbe-bef3cb927d57

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "UK SBS - CR20050 - Economic Implications and Benefits Assessment of an Updated UKRI Open Access (OA) Policy for Peer Reviewed Research Articles." This procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, was completed as part of a selective tendering process. The contract, valued at £98,000, commenced on 26th May 2020 and will run until 5th October 2020. Notably, bids for this contract were submitted by the deadline of 27th April 2020. The project aims to analyse the economic implications of the UK's new open access publishing policy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy and economic analysis sectors. Companies that are skilled in market research and have expertise in the implications of public policies would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts. The focus on open access and its economic benefits suggests a growing market for firms offering innovative solutions around research dissemination. As the contracting authority is focused on enhancing public sector efficiency and modernisation, businesses that can align their services with these goals may find ample opportunities for collaboration and growth.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday, 27th April 2020 at 11:00am. This project will enable UKRI to to understand to understand how the costs of publishing for OA have changed with the rise in OA and more broadly what the potential economic and cost implications of the proposed new OA policy are for three key stakeholder groups. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition Document. This has been sourced via the RM6018 - CCS Research Marketplace DPS. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d1f4f3-6a80-4966-9f7d-fddebe96a672 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2020 - 5 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2020 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d1f4f3-6a80-4966-9f7d-fddebe96a672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d1f4f3-6a80-4966-9f7d-fddebe96a672
  2nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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