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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options)."
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options).

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e223de40-841d-407a-a23d-c65959794385

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation for the project titled "UKRI-1372 AHRC's Future Doctoral Provision (Engagement Exercise, Report and Options)." This tender, classified under business and management consultancy services, is located in Swindon, South West, United Kingdom. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 1st July 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £169,800, has a contract period starting from 5th July 2021 and ending on 31st October 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly firms experienced in education and research sectors. Companies that specialise in producing reports to inform funding strategies or engage with doctoral provision would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this area. The involvement of a significant buyer like UK Research & Innovation signifies a robust potential for ongoing contracts, benefiting medium to large consultancy agencies aiming to expand their reach in governmental projects.

## Notice

Production of a report that enables the AHRC to shape its future funding in the area of doctoral provision. Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b19c1-b29c-4299-a715-4cb5544649e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,800 |
| 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 | CAREERS RESEARCH & ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b19c1-b29c-4299-a715-4cb5544649e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b03b19c1-b29c-4299-a715-4cb5544649e0
  2nd July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=607443511
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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