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title: "PS22357 - Procuring desk research"
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# PS22357 - Procuring desk research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c99c8a36-40a7-4598-8e52-9b48ed564009

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed a procurement process for the purchase order "PS22357 - Procuring desk research" in the Research services industry category. The procurement method used was a Limited Competitive Quotation Exercise below the threshold. The tender period ended on 9th November 2022, with a contract period spanning from 10th November 2022 to 31st December 2022. The procurement was awarded to IFF Research Ltd., with a contract value of £40,497.50 (GBP).

This procurement process, led by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing desk research services. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender are those offering research services with a focus on innovation. The awarded contract can be seen as an endorsement of the winning supplier's capabilities, opening doors for similar businesses to showcase their expertise in the research sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise. Purchase order for Procuring desk research for - UKRI Innovate UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b979793-c66e-4ed2-afcf-7cd189869be2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,497 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b979793-c66e-4ed2-afcf-7cd189869be2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b979793-c66e-4ed2-afcf-7cd189869be2
  17th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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