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title: "UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science"
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# UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e52ef28-df30-4969-93d1-6b8817c9f542

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender titled "UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science" falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is at the open procedure with a tender period ending on 19th August 2024 and a contract period starting on 17th September 2024 until 17th September 2028.

This opportunity, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), involves providing metascience research consultancy to UKRI. Businesses with expertise in research activities related to metascience are well-suited to compete. As the lead contractor, there is an opportunity to collaborate with specialist sub-advisors to form a core team with diverse expertise, potentially enhancing business growth and partnerships within the research-focused industry.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of a metascience research consultancy for UKRI. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support UKRI in delivering a broad range of metascience based research activities. The Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e221687-6c98-43fb-a52f-5ef611a11449 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e221687-6c98-43fb-a52f-5ef611a11449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e221687-6c98-43fb-a52f-5ef611a11449
  11th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./ACRYU8UG23
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