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title: "PS21162 - G7 Open Science Project"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f41d21e0-2a27-48e4-873e-587a5b02eaca"
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# PS21162 - G7 Open Science Project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41d21e0-2a27-48e4-873e-587a5b02eaca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "G7 Open Science Project" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development services in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £70,000, is part of the selective procurement method, concluding from a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace framework. The tender period ended on 7th January 2022, with the contract commencing on 24th January 2022 and set to conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement has reached the award stage, with Research Consulting Ltd being the selected supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy, particularly those focusing on data sharing and genomic analysis during the pandemic. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative scientific research, clinical data analysis, or related advisory services would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects. Engaging with established frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services can also provide a strategic advantage for businesses looking to grow in this field.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS RM6018 Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the contract is to undertake an examination and assessment of data sharing and open science that has taken place during the pandemic - specifically focused on the sharing of genomic viral data and its use in recombination (e.g., with clinical data sets) in informing solutions and the response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fa67b-73bb-47b3-ae7d-44c13555f0bd |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,985 |
| 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 | RESEARCH 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
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fa67b-73bb-47b3-ae7d-44c13555f0bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fa67b-73bb-47b3-ae7d-44c13555f0bd
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f4a64600-bbf6-4914-b3ed-588997cd2287
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/58e7eaea-b34c-47ff-9bac-57288345df71

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

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