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title: "Research LabFacilities"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9405a9f7-860f-4896-9870-c4e85ce64a94"
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# Research LabFacilities

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9405a9f7-860f-4896-9870-c4e85ce64a94

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Research Lab Facilities" contract is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the delivery of research laboratory services. Located in the United Kingdom, this project is currently at the Award stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 15th September 2016 and the contract period running from 6th February 2017 to 5th February 2018. This direct procurement was initiated to support ongoing user research as the project transitions from Alpha to Private Beta phases.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research support services, particularly those experienced in user research and laboratory testing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By leveraging their expertise, these organisations can contribute to the successful development and assurance of services tailored to user needs during critical phases of the project.

## Notice

The small services project is committed to an on-going programme of user research to support the transition from Alpha to Private Beta phases and beyond. The project is in a critical stage and will be undergoing several stages to move into Public Beta by Autumn 2016. User Research is pivotal in supporting this and the Authority requires provision of a Lab Testing facility to support this activity through private and public Beta stage. On-going user research is critical to the on-going development of the service. Without input from service users we will be unable to give GDS ongoing assurance that we are meeting their requirements or that we are developing the services our users require.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd51397-f835-485f-b8ad-71f278323d67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 5 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALKING SHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2017 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd51397-f835-485f-b8ad-71f278323d67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd51397-f835-485f-b8ad-71f278323d67
  13th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31e4d466-2553-40a2-a72c-2c4b0c52a6fd
  Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8f0f70b-6fc5-4b9a-851c-069e5911cc4d
  Annexes

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