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title: "UKRI-1049 Manufacturing Made Smarter Challenge Fund (MMS) Messaging Framework"
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# UKRI-1049 Manufacturing Made Smarter Challenge Fund (MMS) Messaging Framework

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d022c5a8-ed7c-46cf-b444-0405144eff33

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## Summary

The public procurement process, managed by UK Research & Innovation, focused on the "UKRI-1049 Manufacturing Made Smarter Challenge Fund (MMS) Messaging Framework". This contract falls under the computer-related services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 27th October 2020, with the contract award date on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000, has a duration from 28th October 2020 to 26th March 2021 and was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in computer-related services, marketing communications, and narrative development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete for services that require innovation and creative storytelling. Companies can leverage this understanding to align their offerings with the objectives of the Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative, potentially enhancing their visibility and expanding their client base within the manufacturing sector.

## Notice

Manufacturing Made Smarter Messaging Framework, to include headline/straplines to describe the challenge *Review and refresh the vision/mission/how statements *Creation of an overall narrative for MMS - a 'Master Story' to underpin the challenge, make a big noise now and refer to in future communication activities The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e35c2d-34bc-4b49-950c-11e20fccb4cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONG RUN WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e35c2d-34bc-4b49-950c-11e20fccb4cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83e35c2d-34bc-4b49-950c-11e20fccb4cb
  9th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=541575529
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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