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title: "UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science"
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# UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dedb4e4e-7a17-4e4e-9699-b06a89f21666

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## Summary

The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-3994 Metascience: Using Research to Transform Science" in the sector of Research and Development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement process, awarded on 27th October 2024 and announced on 26th November 2024, took place under an open procedure method. The contract, worth £3,000,000, spans from 28th October 2024 to 17th September 2028 and will be performed in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The successful supplier for this tender is RAND Europe Community Interest Company.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in metascience research consultancy, particularly those capable of providing a wide range of research activities and willing to lead a core team with specialist sub-advisors. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in research consultancy services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining credibility in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, assuming they meet the suitability criteria specified by UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a framework agreement ("Agreement") for the provision of a metascience research consultancy for UKRI. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a supplier to support UKRI in delivering a broad range of metascience based research activities. The Agreement will be set up to appoint a single Supplier who will act as the main contractor. The Supplier may choose to take the lead role with other 'specialist' sub-advisors in order to provide a pre-selected core team for breadth of expertise and consistency of approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b3c44-c904-4dbd-9649-e90ef5d74341 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 17 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b3c44-c904-4dbd-9649-e90ef5d74341

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b3c44-c904-4dbd-9649-e90ef5d74341
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=905554310
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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