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title: "UKRI-1985 Neurotechnology/Neurosciences Mini Accelerator and Investment Readiness Programme"
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# UKRI-1985 Neurotechnology/Neurosciences Mini Accelerator and Investment Readiness Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3aeeca2-4e2b-4dd1-8aab-a763d090af1b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has successfully completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-1985 Neurotechnology/Neurosciences Mini Accelerator and Investment Readiness Programme." This programme focuses on innovations in neurotechnology and neurosciences, including ophthalmology, and was awarded through a Direct Award procedure. The contract, valued at £33,500, spans from 9th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. It falls within the medical specialist services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical services and innovation within the neurotechnology and neurosciences sectors. Businesses engaged in healthcare technology, research and development, and related professional services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially contributing to advancements in health-related technologies while fostering business growth in this innovative field.

## Notice

A mini accelerator and Investment Readiness Programme focusing on neurotechnology and neurosciences innovation (including ophthalmology). This is a stand alone programme that will deliver discrete benefits for Innovate UK horizon scanning activities as well as for the UK business-led innovation community. The contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbc15-bcd0-47ac-9823-52015167b875 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,500 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISCOVERY PARK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbc15-bcd0-47ac-9823-52015167b875

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488dbc15-bcd0-47ac-9823-52015167b875
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=667295115
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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