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title: "Professional Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Professional Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-942b5c88-d42b-4366-94bc-7bbe11d1058b

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process titled "Professional Services" for the renewal of a licence agreement related to research services. The procurement, categorised under CPV code 73110000 (Research services), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 17th September 2024, and the contract period stretches from 18th September 2024 to 30th January 2028. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the total contract value amounting to £48,408. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase as of 22nd October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in managing research-related licences and agreements. Although this specific contract has been awarded to Research Research Ltd, similar future opportunities may arise, making it beneficial for large-scale firms to engage with the University of Plymouth's procurement processes. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with robust capabilities in research support and services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

## Notice

Renewal of licence agreement for Research Professional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba02529-18d7-49a2-a353-1ed7695c1587 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 30 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,408 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba02529-18d7-49a2-a353-1ed7695c1587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba02529-18d7-49a2-a353-1ed7695c1587
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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