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title: "EPIC - Specialist Social Care Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8126e5d-a510-44e0-a447-dcf56b0cf912"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# EPIC - Specialist Social Care Research

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8126e5d-a510-44e0-a447-dcf56b0cf912

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "EPIC - Specialist Social Care Research," which falls under the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement was conducted using an open method, with the tender period concluding on 31 May 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £10,000, commenced on 3 July 2017 and is set to end on 29 June 2018. The service is to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social care research and development consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in conducting impactful research within the social care sector will be well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature, potentially helping to grow their business by collaborating with academic institutions like the UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH.

## Notice

Award of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023621e-b946-4daa-a39c-eb2d46392ecf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRE-EST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2017 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023621e-b946-4daa-a39c-eb2d46392ecf
- 7 Jul 2017 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023621e-b946-4daa-a39c-eb2d46392ecf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0023621e-b946-4daa-a39c-eb2d46392ecf
  24th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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