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title: "UKRI CS20261 ACCORD Platform Professional Services"
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# UKRI CS20261 ACCORD Platform Professional Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6458512-ff49-4bdc-a7f3-e47f40cec0f0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI CS20261 ACCORD Platform Professional Services" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, valued at £150,000, relates to research and development consultancy services primarily aimed at supporting the National and International COVID-19 response. Currently, the procurement stage is marked as "Award," following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2020, with the tender process officially ending on 30th April 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in professional services and consultancy, particularly those in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Businesses that can provide expertise in drug discovery platforms and are prepared to support urgent COVID-19 response initiatives would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. The backing from the BEIS Secretary of State indicates a strong governmental focus, which can further enhance business growth potential for successful contractors in this vital public health domain.

## Notice

This contract is for support and Professional Services for the ACCORD drug discovery platform towards the National and International COVID-19 response. This contract is being entered into at the urgent request of the BEIS Secretary of State, to assure the Phase 2 Therapeutic Clinical Trial work gets completed in a timely manner supporting the National response to COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750500f0-c286-419d-b9b6-eca5db25f279 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 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 | SIARA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750500f0-c286-419d-b9b6-eca5db25f279

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/750500f0-c286-419d-b9b6-eca5db25f279
  8th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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