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title: "PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank"
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# PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ff9a23-c94c-42b0-9964-698712819762

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "PS25192 - Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services, with a value of £12,500. This process reached the award stage with Mills and Reeve LLP, a large-scale supplier, winning the contract. The direct award approach was employed, indicating a non-competitive selection process. Key logistical details include a contract period from 8th May 2025 to 23rd July 2025, covering services to be performed within the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents an opportunity for enterprises within the consultancy and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in regulatory classification and advisory roles. Although this specific contract did not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of a similar scale to Mills and Reeve LLP could have the capacity and capability to explore similar projects. Engaging in such contracts could facilitate strategic growth by enhancing expertise and increasing visibility in the public sector consulting market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Direct Award. Award notice for Advice on ONS classification of UK Biobank - UK Research and Innovation -MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2ff9c5-85f3-4215-9725-43072b271315 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,500 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS AND REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2ff9c5-85f3-4215-9725-43072b271315

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b2ff9c5-85f3-4215-9725-43072b271315
  15th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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