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title: "PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities"
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# PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f71cc7f0-28c3-4111-acf2-8d15d6ed35df

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## Summary

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract titled "PS24232 - China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities" to Elsevier B.V. This procurement, classified under Research Services (CPV: 73110000), was finalised on 16 September 2024, following a competitive quotation exercise conducted below the threshold. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 17 September 2024 and will run until 10 January 2025. The delivery location specified is SN2 1PL in Swindon, England. This procurement belongs to the 'Services' category and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research services, especially those focusing on infrastructure capabilities in China. Firms with expertise in providing comprehensive and insightful research studies will find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive quotation method used indicates an opportunity for smaller firms to engage with and secure government contracts without the complexity of high-threshold procurements. Given the specific focus and value, businesses that can deliver high-quality research within the stipulated timeline would be well-suited to compete in such tender exercises.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of UKRI China Scoping Study on China's Infrastructure Capabilities for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d953c4-1ff6-41bb-9acf-4c50043fad36 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d953c4-1ff6-41bb-9acf-4c50043fad36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d953c4-1ff6-41bb-9acf-4c50043fad36
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfec7dc4-03ea-415a-ab93-c69a1fab1dff
  Purchase Order

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