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# Research Support Office

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d899beca-2ea9-415f-9a5f-e66493d00fbb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance seeking a contractor for the "Research Support Office" project, which is classified under research and development services. The tender has been awarded to the University of Manchester and University of Sheffield for a contract valued at £2,498,640, with a total estimated value of £5,250,000 if all options are exercised. The contract runs from 5th November 2019 until 4th November 2024. This open procurement method commenced with a tender that closed on 30th August 2019, with a focus on establishing a collaborative relationship with UK universities to advance research capacity and capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sectors, to engage with a leading academic partnership and contribute to innovative research initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the strategic emphasis on collaboration and the potential for building long-term partnerships in the university research space. Engaging in this procurement can enable businesses to enhance their service offerings and expand their market reach while supporting the development of future experts in their respective fields.

## Notice

University based research is an important component in the development of RWM's knowledge base. There is a strategic need for a collaborative long-term relationship with UK universities, which will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, sustaining and building a multi-disciplinary capability and building the next generation of post-doctoral researchers. The Research Support Office will deliver improved alignment to RWM's needs in its university-based work, with a stronger delivery focus through a centrally managed approach. The RWM Research Support Office will also improve contextual understanding and potentially enhance advocacy within a respected and influential stakeholder group. It will also enable RWM to capitalise on opportunities to extract economic gearing from UKRI and the universities, driven by the confidence engendered through sustained RWM investment, commitment and collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e94a89-772d-41e3-9cf5-690977977519 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 4 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,498,640 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER AND UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e94a89-772d-41e3-9cf5-690977977519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e94a89-772d-41e3-9cf5-690977977519
  31st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=11788&B=SELLAFIELD
  The contract value of PS2,498,640 is subject to indexation for the 5 year term of the contract. The contract contains provision to extend for a further 5 yrs to 2029. The estimated contract value to 2029 is PS5,250,000 subject to all extension periods being exercised.
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate

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