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title: "UK SBS FWRECR16103BIS - Quantifying the factors which influence Life Science companies decisions to invest in R&D and manufacturing in a specific country when capital is internationally mobile"
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# UK SBS FWRECR16103BIS - Quantifying the factors which influence Life Science companies decisions to invest in R&D and manufacturing in a specific country when capital is internationally mobile

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ec8617-a21d-4ed9-9671-a6d437e65ffe

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is centred around the tender titled "UK SBS FWRECR16103BIS - Quantifying the factors which influence Life Science companies decisions to invest in R&D and manufacturing in a specific country when capital is internationally mobile." This project falls within the research and development consultancy services sector and is located in London, England. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to London Economics on 14 November 2016, for a total value of £96,747.50, with the contract period running from 30 November 2016 to 28 February 2017. The end of the tender period was set for 3 November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market and economic research, particularly those focused on the life sciences industry. Organisations that provide consultancy services, especially those with expertise in R&D investment, regulatory environments, and economic analysis, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. By understanding the factors influencing investment decisions, businesses can align their offerings to meet the needs of companies looking to expand their operations in the UK, thus driving growth and enhancing their competitive positioning in the marketplace.

## Notice

To inform policy and UKTIs inward investment activity we would like to understand and quantify the factors that influence the decisions to invest in a particular country at each stage of the R&D process and the factors which affect decisions on where to locate manufacturing facilities. These factors may include, but are not necessarily limited to: * local medicines spend (by both volume and price level, preferably by disease area); * medicines uptake; * concordant public R&D investment; * capital availability; * the tax environment; * availability of government grants; * skills availability; * existing infrastructure; * local Intellectual Property law and application; * the regulatory environment; and * access to local markets (NHS, EU), amongst others. DH, BIS, OLS and wider government have a range of policies and priorities which may influence factors affecting Life Science company decisions on whether to invest in the UK. Understanding the factors that affect firms' investment decisions between countries will allow HMG to direct potential future policy interventions to ensure that they are well targeted, strategic, and offer good value for money. This will also inform OLS and UKTI LSO work attracting companies to locate in the UK. A quantified understanding of the relationship between Life Science investment decisions and medicines uptake, pricing, and spend, may help inform NHS medicines spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e2d6c7-2e42-490c-a9b1-75254ab9935c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,747 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 10 May 2017 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e2d6c7-2e42-490c-a9b1-75254ab9935c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67e2d6c7-2e42-490c-a9b1-75254ab9935c
  10th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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