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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8e5cf96-cf96-41eb-8fc9-c97dbd880860

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is situated at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1743 Retain QA support provided by Zaizi", relates to the software package and information systems industry category. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 19 October 2021 for a total value of £24,000. The contract period commenced on 20 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software and information systems services, particularly those with expertise in quality assurance (QA) support. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include those offering technical support and consultancy services, especially those with experience working alongside organisations like UKRI. The nature of the agreement, which was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, suggests a focused approach, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to leverage their proficiency in specified areas to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), had a requirement to retain QA support provided by Zaizi until end of the year until knowledge of the platform is transferred to in-house teams. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 2 b (iii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce3122a-98dc-487f-8cb9-d6d50718ad1b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | ZAIZI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce3122a-98dc-487f-8cb9-d6d50718ad1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce3122a-98dc-487f-8cb9-d6d50718ad1b
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=640951965
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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