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title: "ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG)"
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# ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b20796f9-f923-44e1-a636-33d02d8b9ade

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the ESRC and DFID Evidence and Policy Group (EPG). This contract variation pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services, with a total contract value of £195,220. The delivery address is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd October 2020 and will conclude on 2nd April 2021. The award date is 31st March 2020, and the contract variation was published on 22nd April 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly firms that can contribute to the policy and practice frameworks relevant to developing countries. Given the consultancy focus, firms with expertise in law, marketing, project management, or similar areas would be well-suited to compete. This contract variation offers potential for these businesses to expand their service offerings and establish or strengthen their involvement in impactful development projects.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract variation (v1) to PS16204 - Evidence and Policy Group (EPG) to drive forward their ambition to maximise the impact of the research they jointly fund on policy and practice relevant to developing countries. Additional information: Please note this is a contract variation 1 awarded as per contract PS16204

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c24a7e-41b8-404f-a7f0-6f216388e135 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract variation to PS16204 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £195,220 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c24a7e-41b8-404f-a7f0-6f216388e135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c24a7e-41b8-404f-a7f0-6f216388e135
  22nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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