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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2f9c1cf-6260-4106-8b02-40993e5201b3

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_05 Metascience Framework Call Off" has been awarded by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being active as of 2nd April 2025. The contract, valued at £49,650, has a performance period starting on 4th April 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2025. The tender was conducted using a framework agreement, underlining the ongoing nature of the engagement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in research consultancy services. The tender aligns with a framework call-off, providing an advantageous position for businesses familiar with providing specialised metascience research services. While large businesses such as RAND Europe Community Interest Company currently supply these services, other similar size entities with the capability to deliver research consultancy in this specialised area should be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities with UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172f8f63-964c-4982-8727-64e5b5d2eb10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,650 |
| 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 RESEARCH & 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172f8f63-964c-4982-8727-64e5b5d2eb10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172f8f63-964c-4982-8727-64e5b5d2eb10
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=950778902
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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