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title: "CS21274 NERC COP Penpals"
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# CS21274 NERC COP Penpals

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c21884a7-b4c7-4b2e-aa0a-d4d96c5a3391

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "CS21274 NERC COP Penpals" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on stakeholder representation services in the environmental research industry. The tender, which concluded on 3rd June 2021, was awarded on 17th June 2021, with an allocated budget of £32,810. This contract will run from 13th July 2021 to 30th December 2021, primarily addressing projects related to advocating UK science in alignment with climate targets ahead of COP26. The services are intended for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom and were procured through a limited method involving competitive quotations below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage in advocacy and stakeholder representation services. Businesses well-suited to compete in this process may specialise in environmental research, public relations, or policy advocacy, thereby contributing to the UK's goals in addressing climate change while showcasing their expertise in stakeholder engagement.

## Notice

As the UK's main funder of environmental research UKRI want to showcase UK science and its role in meeting climate targets and adapting to climate change in the run up to COP26. To do this UKRI are pursuing a suite of different activities aimed at different audiences. This particular project is aimed at creating or cementing advocacy relationships with key senior policy stakeholders, with a focus on government and parliament.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06203e7-0ea7-4618-9ceb-6e428a93a7f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,810 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,810 |
| 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 | GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06203e7-0ea7-4618-9ceb-6e428a93a7f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06203e7-0ea7-4618-9ceb-6e428a93a7f4
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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