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title: "CR20049 Commissioning external analysis of responses to UKRI's Open Access consultation"
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# CR20049 Commissioning external analysis of responses to UKRI's Open Access consultation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa37c7a-3a3e-49b3-b999-19b1937cfab9

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CR20049 Commissioning external analysis of responses to UKRI's Open Access consultation," is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, specifically focusing on market and economic research. The contract was awarded on 15th May 2020, with a total value of £86,425, and the contract period runs from 18th May to 11th September 2020. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is currently in the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in research and economic analysis. Businesses that can provide thorough assessments of public consultations and have experience in stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The analysis outcomes will be crucial not only for UKRI's Open Access policy formulation but may also attract interest from other government departments, opening avenues for businesses involved in public sector consultancy and policy analysis.

## Notice

***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This contract has been awarded against Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS, RM6018. The purpose of this commission is to read and analyse of all the responses to the UKRI OA Review public consultation and report the outcomes to UKRI. The consultation is a key input to UKRI's OA Review. It enables any stakeholder to comment on UKRI's proposed OA policy and other actions it could take to promote OA to research findings. The outcomes of the consultation, and specifically the analysis from this commission, will be used by UKRI to inform decisions about its OA policy and supporting actions. The outcomes will also inform the UK HE funding bodies' considerations in developing the OA policy for the REF-after-REF 2021. The outcomes will also be shared with other government departments and agencies UKRI engages with on OA. UKRI intends to publish all or parts of the consultation analysis for transparency and expects strong interest from stakeholders in the results.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1fc33-2c89-460e-9a21-c781de6f1970 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,425 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFE (RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2020 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1fc33-2c89-460e-9a21-c781de6f1970

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1fc33-2c89-460e-9a21-c781de6f1970
  15th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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