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title: "CS20327 - Consultancy work for STFC's PEER Forum project on the public engagement experiences of early career researchers."
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# CS20327 - Consultancy work for STFC's PEER Forum project on the public engagement experiences of early career researchers.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8846ae8a-43a8-4dfe-9532-282c2b0aa583

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for consultancy work related to the STFC's PEER Forum project, focusing on enhancing public engagement experiences for early career researchers. The contract, valued at £36,000, was awarded through a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 21st July 2020 and extends until 30th November 2020. The relevant industry category for this procurement is research consultancy services, and the process has reached the award stage, with the award date recorded on 3rd September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research consultancy services. Such businesses can leverage their expertise in public engagement and researcher support to provide tailored solutions for early career researchers within academic or scientific fields. By participating in similar procurement processes, these businesses can enhance their networks, improve service offerings, and contribute to influential projects in their area of expertise.

## Notice

****THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** Contract was procured for UKRI for Early Career Researcher experiences of public engagement. This is in line with regulation 32, 2, b, ii.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17e7847-3829-4124-acbc-d9a5a954d388 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 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 | CHARLOTTE THORLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2020 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17e7847-3829-4124-acbc-d9a5a954d388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17e7847-3829-4124-acbc-d9a5a954d388
  30th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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