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title: "PS24207 - GPEx Delivery Model"
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# PS24207 - GPEx Delivery Model

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-874ef48d-a802-468f-b751-09eabdc1a22a

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), located in Swindon, England, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PS24207 - GPEx Delivery Model" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender targets the development and testing of a model for delivering a Research Culture Good Practice Exchange (GPEx). The project spans from 29th November 2024 to 30th May 2025, with key dates including the future notice date on 25th October 2024 and a closing date for submissions on 14th October 2024 at 12:00 pm. The budget for fiscal years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 is £55,000 and £60,000, respectively. This procurement will employ either the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS or the Open Market method.

This tender presents opportunities for growth by enabling suppliers to collaborate in enhancing research culture across a wide range of sectors, including academia, industry, public sector, third sector, and other research-facilitating organisations. Businesses experienced in research and development, consulting, and stakeholder engagement who can develop adaptable, stakeholder-driven models would be well-suited to compete. The project is particularly favourable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), expanding their footprint in the innovation and research sector.

## Notice

Description of the Project: UKRI is seeking a supplier to develop and test a model for delivering a Research Culture Good Practice Exchange (GPEx). This model must be tested and iterated with the wide breadth of stakeholders the GPEx is designed to serve. The goal of the Good Practice Exchange is to harness and consolidate existing activities relevant to research culture for the benefit of researchers, research itself, and society. The Exchange is for the full breadth of UK research and innovation disciplines and sectors. Sectors include, but are not limited to: * Academic (universities, research institutes, funders, networks); * Industry / the private sector (research institutes, research & development (R&D) departments, networks, human resources (HR)). * Public sector, including Government, NHS, public sector research establishments (PSREs) and public engagement organisations. * Third sector, including research-oriented charities and volunteering organisations. * Other organisations involved in facilitating and connecting research activities. * The wider public. ***Please review the supporting attachment for full details.*** Closing date is Monday, 14th October 2024 at 12:00pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66e8fb7-7a34-4154-a436-410ae7752ebb |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RM6126 Research & Insights DPS or Open Market |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66e8fb7-7a34-4154-a436-410ae7752ebb
- 30 Sep 2024 at 10:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66e8fb7-7a34-4154-a436-410ae7752ebb
- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66e8fb7-7a34-4154-a436-410ae7752ebb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66e8fb7-7a34-4154-a436-410ae7752ebb
  30th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/803303e3-a1d0-4a9a-96ab-a4cf1bddfba3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c72b844d-2ed8-47c7-9850-ed78f126d4e1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01b9767c-b165-4ca4-8874-87e4f6b36058

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