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title: "UKRI-2310 Hub Function for the UK Rare Disease Research Platform"
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# UKRI-2310 Hub Function for the UK Rare Disease Research Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88d620c7-15b5-4077-a114-f425c4f898be

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for 'UKRI-2310 Hub Function for the UK Rare Disease Research Platform' to The University of Newcastle upon Tyne. The procurement process was completed under the project management consultancy services category with a total contract value of £749,376. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2023, and the contract is set to start on 18th May 2023 and run until 18th May 2028.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses specializing in project management consultancy services and those interested in contributing to rare disease research initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to participate. The project aims to foster collaboration between academic, clinical, and industry research to accelerate the understanding, diagnosis, and therapy of rare diseases, providing a platform for diverse stakeholders to engage in vital research activities.

## Notice

The UK Rare Disease Research Platform (UK-RDRP) is being established by MRC and NIHR to connect and enhance the UK's strengths in rare disease research. Rare diseases are defined as diseases with a prevalence of less than one in 2000 individuals, and include disease of genetic and non-genetic origins. The aim of the Platform is to underpin greater collaboration between academic, clinical and industry research with essential patients, research charities and other stakeholders to accelerate the understanding, diagnosis and therapy of rare diseases. The Platform will support networking and activities that enable research and will comprise a number of challenge-led thematic nodes (each led by UK research organisations, e.g. universities), with a single, integrated platform Hub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87794547-8aad-4977-b908-07962cc114ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2023 - 18 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £749,376 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £749,376 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87794547-8aad-4977-b908-07962cc114ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87794547-8aad-4977-b908-07962cc114ff
  24th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=783401706
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

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