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title: "UKRI- 3994 Delivery Partner for MetaScience Research"
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# UKRI- 3994 Delivery Partner for MetaScience Research

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb20fcac-4b30-4716-9719-b1103449b0b2

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## Summary

The Department of Science and Technology, UK and UK Research & Innovation have initiated a tender process for the procurement of a delivery partner for MetaScience Research. The contract value is £3,500,000 GBP. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21st May 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 16th October 2024 and end on 15th October 2027. The main procurement category is services, specifically research and development services. The buying organisation is UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development services to collaborate as a delivery partner for MetaScience Research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract period allows for long-term planning and partnership development, making it suitable for businesses looking to establish a sustainable cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology, UK and UK Research & Innovation in the field of metascience research.

## Notice

The Department of Science and Technology, UK and UK Research and Innovation are looking for a delivery partner to support its work on improving the R&I landscape in the UK. You are receiving this email because you have the expertise, network(s) and experience we believe will help us reach our project objectives in metascience research. As potential partners, we would like to meet you for a Q&A session where you can ask questions about the project, its context and objectives. You can also submit questions before and after the session.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81069a57-bdfd-4b56-9070-2e2e416957b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2024 - 15 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81069a57-bdfd-4b56-9070-2e2e416957b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81069a57-bdfd-4b56-9070-2e2e416957b1
  14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=861606861
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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