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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3385 DAFNI Media Support"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3385 DAFNI Media Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb0d93d7-a57b-4d2b-a86f-28c75df64db7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for Media Support For the Data and Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure (DAFNI) to TheAnswer based in Bristol. The procurement process had a value of GBP 27,600 with a contract period starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2024. The procurement stage was marked as "Award" with the tender period ending on September 29, 2023. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation provides an opportunity for businesses in the communication and multimedia software development services industry to grow by participating in supplying Media Support for DAFNI. Companies well-suited to compete would need capabilities in providing technology and media support services. The contract transparency data will be available on the UKRI website within 30 days for further insights into the awarded contract.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council had a requirement for Media Support For the Data and Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure (DAFNI). This was processed on a procurement competition. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cde497e-746c-43ef-b5b5-87cf0d9e71f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,600 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cde497e-746c-43ef-b5b5-87cf0d9e71f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cde497e-746c-43ef-b5b5-87cf0d9e71f7
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=812668076
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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