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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1144 New Business Models for a Just Transition"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1144 New Business Models for a Just Transition

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-963c128a-8601-4a27-b337-9420c8980b20

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking proposals for the tender titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1144 New Business Models for a Just Transition." This procurement falls under the environmental consultancy sector, specifically focusing on research to address the needs of marginalised urban communities in the UK as part of net zero initiatives. The tender is currently active, with proposals due by 19 January 2021. The contract period is set to run from 29 January 2021 to 30 April 2021, and the estimated contract value is between £50,000 and £100,000. This open procedure aims to encourage a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) to contribute to vital research that supports community empowerment and business innovations in the pursuit of a just transition. Businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, stakeholder engagement, and social impact research will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Engaging in this project could enhance a company’s reputation and foster relationships with key stakeholders in the UK’s transition towards sustainability.

## Notice

This requirement is for primary market research and stakeholder engagement to provide evidence to understand the needs of marginalised urban communities across the UK, and how they can be met in a net zero manner that empowers and enhances the community whilst delivering on the ambitious UK net zero targets, and to identify business innovations, including in business models, that support that just transition. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1144-New-Business-Models-for-a-Just-Transition/EW73274D66 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eb5f24-36a3-4cb1-96b8-12423bf978bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 AND 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eb5f24-36a3-4cb1-96b8-12423bf978bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eb5f24-36a3-4cb1-96b8-12423bf978bf
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1144-New-Business-Models-for-a-Just-Transition/EW73274D66
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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