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title: "UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes"
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# UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73345e7-c243-4658-8a1a-05d421ac2e67

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes." This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry, was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with a total contract value of £57,750. The contract period begins on 1st November 2021 and extends until 31st October 2022, with the tender period having concluded on 27th October 2021. The service is to be delivered to a locality in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those offering collaborative platforms for research and project management. While this specific procurement has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise given the implications of ongoing projects at UK Research & Innovation. Companies with a track record in providing customised software solutions and a solid understanding of the requirements around collaboration portals could find their skills in demand as the need for effective project collaboration continues to grow.

## Notice

12 months extension for the renewal of the Huddle contract for a final year for the provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes This will enable the required transition and implementation work to take place without detrimental impact to existing projects. The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48731a92-4b19-49da-b693-b3037ee39013 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,750 |
| 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 | IDEAGEN HUDDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48731a92-4b19-49da-b693-b3037ee39013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48731a92-4b19-49da-b693-b3037ee39013
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=639079616
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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