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title: "UK SBS FWRECR17022STFC - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC's Large National Facilities"
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# UK SBS FWRECR17022STFC - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC's Large National Facilities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6a8cd08-ad0c-47ed-a284-c7d061e50ba8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves a tender titled "UK SBS FWRECR17022STFC - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC's Large National Facilities." This contract, valued at £35,000, falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a specific focus on providing an independent evaluation of three significant UK research facilities: ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Central Laser Facility, and Diamond Light Source, all located at STFC's Harwell Campus. The procurement method utilised for this project was classified as 'Other', and the tender period concluded on 6th March 2017. The contract commenced on 10th March 2017 and is set to end on 2nd June 2017.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in bibliometric analysis and research evaluation services. Companies with a strong background in market and economic research, as well as those skilled in statistical analysis and insight generation, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on assessing the impact and quality of research outputs opens avenues for businesses that can offer innovative methodologies or technologies to enhance the evaluation process, thus supporting the broader UK research community.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to provide an independent assessment of the scientific quality of work carried out at three large national research facilities, via a bibliometric analysis of publications: ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Central Laser Facility (CLF) and Diamond Light Source, all based at STFC's Harwell Campus. It will help BEIS to assess the scientific contribution of each facility in relation to international comparators, thereby allowing us to assess the value the facilities add to the UK research community. The objectives are: Q1 - For each of the three UK facilities (CLF, Diamond and ISIS) how does UK research using facilities compare with UK research not using facilities, for each research field? Q2 - How does research using UK facilities (ISIS and Diamond) compare with research using international facilities (ILL and ESRF) for each research field? Q3 - How does research by UK users of UK facilities (for CLF, Diamond and ISIS), and UK users of international facilities (for ILL and ESRF), compare with the global average for each field? Two international comparators are needed for the analysis: Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697a5ac1-8fbb-4ee4-bdc3-28bb237babd2 |
| 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 | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2017 - 2 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,486 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697a5ac1-8fbb-4ee4-bdc3-28bb237babd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697a5ac1-8fbb-4ee4-bdc3-28bb237babd2
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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