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title: "NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC"
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# NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e483b724-74a2-4667-8bfd-9e627272f499

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## Summary

The Department of Science and Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") based in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract for market research services titled "NHM004 - Chalk-Dating Tool - MC". The procurement, which was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, had a tender deadline of 5th February 2024. The contract period is from 19th February 2024 to 31st May 2024, with a contract value of £30,000 GBP. The buying organisation identifies as suitable for SMEs and not VCSEs.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the market research services industry. Companies interested in supporting the NHM Innovation Unit's commercialization strategy for the chalk-dating tool can compete for this contract. Given the focus on market opportunities and technology exploitation, businesses with expertise in market analysis, product commercialization, and strategic planning are well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Technology Transfer and Commercialisation DPS - Category 1, Market Research and Market Need. Summary of requirements The Innovation Unit at NHM was recently set up with a dual mission of creating more impact and reach from their science and diversify income streams to realise the full value of NHM science. One key opportunity for exploitation is that of their chalk-dating tool. It is anticipated that such technology would have wide applications however, the potential markets are not yet fully understood and NHM welcome challenges to their assumptions and the identification of new markets. In order to evaluate the feasibility and to directly inform the future commercialisation strategy for bringing this technology to market, this DPS call-off is to provide support to the NHM in understanding, assessing and recommending the most promising market opportunities for this technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f71c239-d3e9-4e79-89fd-e46adfa16012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VENTUREBRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f71c239-d3e9-4e79-89fd-e46adfa16012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f71c239-d3e9-4e79-89fd-e46adfa16012
  20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/957d91ea-5748-489d-9302-564bcdf64267
  n/a

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