--- title: "PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-01-27" --- # PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1c05d0c-08aa-487c-a3a1-88d879392cba.json) ## Summary UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PS24265 for the supply of Evaluation of a Sciencewise public dialogue on Ultra Processed Foods." This contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000), with additional classification in Business and management consultancy (CPV: 79400000). The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract starting on 6 December 2024 and ending on 29 May 2026. The contract, valued at £22,507.50, is being managed from Swindon, England, with delivery to SN2 1FL. This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in independent evaluations and public dialogue assessments. The competitive quotation method, suitable for below-threshold procurements, indicates a streamlined process favouring smaller organisations with relevant expertise. Companies involved in research, consultancy, and public engagement evaluation are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, enabling them to enhance their portfolio with projects that require objective and robust evidence collection, thus contributing to their growth and market position. ## Notice ***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This contract has been awarded. Aims and Objectives of the Project UK Research and Innovation (UKRU) seeks a supplier to carry out a formative and summative evaluation of a public dialogue commissioned by the UKRI Public Engagement team with support from UKRI's Sciencewise programme. An independent evaluation is a condition of Sciencewise funding for public dialogue projects. The aim of evaluating the dialogue projects co-funded through the Sciencewise programme is to contribute to the programme's overall aim by providing an independent assessment of the impacts and quality of the dialogue project as a whole, including the design, delivery, reporting and governance of the dialogue activities. The objectives of Sciencewise programme evaluations are to: Gather and present objective and robust evidence of the nature and quality of the impacts, achievements and activities of the project in order to come to conclusions. Identify lessons from the project to support the design and delivery of future public dialogue projects. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb99bf-e82a-4093-becb-5f3c3d737bd9 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 29 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,507 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,507 | | 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 | URSUS CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb99bf-e82a-4093-becb-5f3c3d737bd9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb99bf-e82a-4093-becb-5f3c3d737bd9 27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a5e2f99-d2e0-4b17-b36c-2fef40f7336f ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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