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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5734ad0-a7f9-4c7a-8b2b-177d2bb658f9

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "UKRI-3994_07 Metascience Framework Call Off." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 7th April 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The tender, with a value of £95,900 GBP, represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the field of research services. Although the procurement method is not specified, it was part of a call-off under a pre-existing framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services. While the contract has been awarded to RAND Europe Community Interest Company, large-scale firms with expertise in metascience and collaborative research projects may find similar tenders beneficial for strategic scaling and market presence. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance a company's credentials and open doors for future collaboration with prominent research institutions like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Metascience Research Services. This is a call-off Contract awarded under framework UKRI-3994. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd46a7d-8104-462d-ac46-9ddf5f599d25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,900 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd46a7d-8104-462d-ac46-9ddf5f599d25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd46a7d-8104-462d-ac46-9ddf5f599d25
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=950816007
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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