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title: "UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research"
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# UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3110f8c-5387-4ba5-ab2f-93ecefebfabe

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research & Innovation for the "UKRI-4974 Sciencewise and Nuffield Council on Bioethics public dialogue on the 14-day rule for human embryo research". This public contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and was open to a wide range of locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was through a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 16th July 2025 and effective from 21st July 2025 until 20th August 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £499,700.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and public dialogue, particularly those capable of handling large-scale evaluations across diverse geographical locations. The tender is well-suited for large market research firms, as evidenced by the awarding to Ipsos (market research) Limited, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement's expressed suitability for such organisations. The contract's focus on human embryo research ethics dialogue could benefit firms with expertise in ethics, bioethics, and policy consultation.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice following a further competition through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights agreement. The awarded contract is for the UK wide deliberative public dialogue on the 14 day rule for human embryo research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410ddbe1-cb51-4eac-96db-9f2fb42a417e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,700 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410ddbe1-cb51-4eac-96db-9f2fb42a417e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410ddbe1-cb51-4eac-96db-9f2fb42a417e
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=972431806
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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