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title: "Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods"
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# Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3982ad8-0735-4fb4-81cf-f4d0e251252a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Software Tool for Sustainable Research Methods" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation - Medical Research Council. This process falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and was carried out as a mini-competition through the Digital Outcomes 6 framework. Located in Wakefield, the contract has been awarded to 6B Digital Ltd, with a total value of £403,520. The contract period begins on 7th February 2025 and ends on 31st March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems to partner with UKRI-MRC in developing sustainable research tools. Particularly well-suited businesses are SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector procurement and digital solutions. The selective procurement method via a framework agreement ensures that competitive and capable suppliers have the opportunity to contribute to impactful research projects.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Medical research Council (MRC) had a requirement for the provision of Software tool for Sustainable research methods. This procurement has been concluded as a mini competition exercise via the Digital Outcomes 6 framework with reference number RM1043.8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5318ad-8cd8-48ea-826b-55af4ad3d210 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £403,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £403,520 |
| 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 | 6B DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5318ad-8cd8-48ea-826b-55af4ad3d210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5318ad-8cd8-48ea-826b-55af4ad3d210
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/261aa9d8-8c84-4d1e-bf65-3333a3c53811

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