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title: "China Innovation Scoping Project"
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# China Innovation Scoping Project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1aa83bb-5ca0-4bf4-83c8-50147524401a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "China Innovation Scoping Project" was carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concluding with an award notice dated 4th December 2024. This project, falling under the industry category of Research and Development Services, will be executed between 15th October 2024 and 24th March 2025 within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, valued at £49,500 GBP. This stage of the process is the award phase, following a prior tender period ending on 10th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those within the SME sector. The project, contracted to Macmillan Information Consulting Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., indicates a viable market for consultative and innovation-centric services related to the UK and China. SMEs, particularly those specialising in international consulting and development projects, would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth and international expansion.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a [Quotation Request]. Award notice for China Innovation Scoping Project - UK Research and Innovation - EPSRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef47337c-953f-4fa6-b3b4-ad6461064bbf |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | MACMILLAN INFORMATION CONSULTING SERVICES (SHANGHAI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef47337c-953f-4fa6-b3b4-ad6461064bbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef47337c-953f-4fa6-b3b4-ad6461064bbf
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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