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title: "PS23026 - review of minerals rights in England, Wales and Scotland"
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# PS23026 - review of minerals rights in England, Wales and Scotland

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca4aff51-7a04-4d77-992d-50c76b917bdf

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the review of minerals rights in England, Wales and Scotland to Knights Professional Services Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation exercise with a contract value of £27,500 (GBP). The contract period is from 13th January 2023 to 28th February 2023. The procurement stage is now complete, and the tender was awarded on 12th January 2023.

This tender for geophysical consultancy services in the UK creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry sector. Businesses offering professional services related to geophysical consultancy and based in the UK can benefit from competing for similar contracts in the future. The procurement process was conducted by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, providing a chance for SMEs to engage with a prominent contracting authority in the public 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 a review of minerals rights in England, Wales and Scotland for UKRI - NERC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e04f1c-a889-4a54-a6bf-c1ba4417f060 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,500 |
| 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 | KNIGHTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e04f1c-a889-4a54-a6bf-c1ba4417f060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e04f1c-a889-4a54-a6bf-c1ba4417f060
  24th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/687ae945-0490-4283-b01b-0baf47f34570
  Redacted PO

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