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title: "PS23461 - Review of the research and policy landscape relating to the circular economy for critical minerals in the UK"
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# PS23461 - Review of the research and policy landscape relating to the circular economy for critical minerals in the UK

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e36f652-c7a9-4778-9956-2c24d665f636

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded BETA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED a contract for the service of Review of the research and policy landscape relating to the circular economy for critical minerals in the UK. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a contract value of £49,950. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on 21st December 2023, and the contract period starting on 8th January 2024 and ending on 24th March 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in England, with a specific postal code of NG12 5GG.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs interested in research consultancy services within the circular economy for critical minerals. Businesses in the services sector with expertise in research and policy analysis would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The award notice was published on Contracts Finder, indicating transparency and compliance with procurement regulations. UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, the buying organisation, aims to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises to promote innovation and collaboration in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Award notice for the service of Review of the research and policy landscape relating to the circular economy for critical minerals in the UK for UKRI- NERC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c2b42-d89a-473c-bd1d-b6a128d19116 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 24 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 | BETA TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2023 at 23:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c2b42-d89a-473c-bd1d-b6a128d19116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611c2b42-d89a-473c-bd1d-b6a128d19116
  30th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b58e4b-5c30-4d7e-8f2e-ce125781d4bc
  Purchase order

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