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title: "PS24230 - Metascience Data Sandpit"
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# PS24230 - Metascience Data Sandpit

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b3df9e-31af-4ca8-8b68-eb2269598559

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the "PS24230 - Metascience Data Sandpit" project under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services (CPV: 73210000). Located in Swindon, England (SN2 1UJ), this procurement follows a Competitive Quotation Exercise and has been awarded to The Collective Facilitation Ltd for a total value of £20,090. The procurement was conducted through a limited method classified as "below threshold". Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 October 2024 at 11:00 AM, the award date on 23 October 2024, and the contract period running from 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy services. Given the project's scope and the detailed timeline, SMEs can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise in metascience data analysis, potentially securing further contracts and strengthening their portfolio. The Metascience Data Sandpit project aligns well with businesses that have a track record in comprehensive data handling and consultancy, offering a robust platform for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise. Purchase order for a Metascience Data Sandpit for UKRI - ESRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b556d89-509d-4eb4-885f-a302cfae7545 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,090 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,090 |
| 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 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 | THE COLLECTIVE FACILITATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b556d89-509d-4eb4-885f-a302cfae7545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b556d89-509d-4eb4-885f-a302cfae7545
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/070da899-6dcd-489d-9137-2be9326e0a6e
  Redacted PO

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