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title: "Research into Design Principles"
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# Research into Design Principles

Buyer: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6d0bee5-2eb1-483d-a6f5-870d24423521

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## Summary

The National Infrastructure Commission: HM Treasury has recently completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Research into Design Principles". This tender, classified under research services, was initiated with an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ended on 27 February 2019, and the contract period commenced on 28 March 2019, lasting until 27 March 2020. The total contract value was £49,108.75, and the work is intended to be delivered to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This completed tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those looking to engage with government agencies. Businesses that could benefit from this procurement include established research firms or consultancies that can demonstrate expertise in design principles and policy analysis. Despite the competitive nature of government contracts, smaller firms may still find avenues for sub-contracting or partnerships within the supply chain associated with this project.

## Notice

Research into Design Principles for the NIC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bdbf12-4917-481b-987f-56f0812ff9ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,108 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,108 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAME PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 16:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bdbf12-4917-481b-987f-56f0812ff9ff
- 28 Mar 2019 at 16:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bdbf12-4917-481b-987f-56f0812ff9ff
- 28 Mar 2019 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bdbf12-4917-481b-987f-56f0812ff9ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7bdbf12-4917-481b-987f-56f0812ff9ff
  10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00987156-f447-4cf6-9834-1e26b41d7b26
  CCZZ19A02 - REDACTED Award Letter v1.0 - Final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd84e295-0fe9-44f0-a056-615a6230dadb
  CCZZ19A02 - REDACTED Open Market Annexes - Services v1.1 - Final

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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