--- title: "PS21328 - UKRI Sciencewise public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-01-18" --- # PS21328 - UKRI Sciencewise public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a89d947a-2d5c-4ae7-8adc-4c5bcb79c08f.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract to engage the public in deliberations on genome editing in farmed animals. The contract, with a value of £201,407.50 GBP, was awarded to Basis Social LTD. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement with a tender period ending on 16th March 2022. The contract period started on 17th May 2022 and will end on 30th September 2022. The buying organisation was UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED based in Swindon, England. The procurement falls under the services category related to agricultural, market research, and statistics. The awarded contract for the public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in providing services involving agricultural and market research. The contract, which involves engaging a diverse group of the public, offers a chance for businesses to contribute to genomic technology discussions in the UK. Suppliers registered on the CCS RM6126 framework agreement were eligible to participate in this selective procurement process. The contract aims to enhance public understanding of genome editing technologies and their applications in farmed animals, indicating opportunities for research and consultancy services within the agricultural sector. ## Notice ** Please note this is not a call for competition. This is a PIN notice for a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) requirement** This project aims to provide findings from a deliberative public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals (GEFA) commissioned by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and UKRI's Sciencewise programme, that will have impacts on subsequent GEFA applications and wider implications for key stakeholders and policymakers. The research will increase understanding of how citizens prioritise different values and considerations with respect to genome editing in farmed animals; interrogate assumptions which may influence opinions on this topic; and identify potential points of consensus and disagreement among members of the public. The proposed funding range is up to PS204k excluding VAT. UKRI are looking to hold a pre-market engagement session on 27 January 2022, 10:30 - 12:30 via MS Teams. The session will provide an opportunity for potential bidders to find out more about the aims of the procurement and the process. The agenda for the day is as follows: * Welcome & Introductions (UKRI) * Overview of the requirement (Presentation - UKRI) * Procurement approach and process (UK SBS) * Discussion / Q&A (All) Route to Market: Please note that the route to market will be competed via the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) framework (www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126) to bid for this work the supplier will have to be registered on the CCS Research & Insights DPS (RM6126) prior to the requirement being launched. Registration for the DPS (RM6126) framework: Please note there is an SLA of 15 days for supplier registration which is managed by CCS. The registration link can be found below: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register Please do allow time to complete this as we cannot allow you access to the tender documentation if you have not registered prior to the requirement being launched. Registration for the pre-market engagement session: If you wish to attend the session please can you register your interest in attending by emailing professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk for the attention of Kallista Thomas by 26th January 2022 at 15.00 stating the name, company and email. Please ensure that the subject heading for the email is as follows: PS21328 - UKRI Sciencewise public dialogue on genome editing in farmed animals pre-market engagement session. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE: Expressions of Interest received after the deadline (Section 3 - Description) will not be considered and access to the event will not be possible. For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a Call for Competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba70a3-cb3e-4393-9d44-d9c62007e066 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 16:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba70a3-cb3e-4393-9d44-d9c62007e066 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba70a3-cb3e-4393-9d44-d9c62007e066 18th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register - https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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