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title: "PS23164 - Literature Review of Counterfactuals"
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# PS23164 - Literature Review of Counterfactuals

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff96980a-5ebd-4ac7-b51a-2649f30d7add

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for a Literature Review of Counterfactuals for UKRI - NERC to Frontier Economics Ltd. The procurement method used was a Competitive Quotation Exercise with a value of £45,220. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the contract period starting on 27th September 2023 and ending on 30th November 2023. The delivery address postal code is WC1V 6DA, located in England under the Evaluation consultancy services category.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy services sector to showcase their capabilities. Businesses in the evaluation consultancy services industry, particularly those with expertise in literature review services, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was published on 28th September 2023, and the contract presents a focused opportunity with specific deliverables around counterfactuals for interested businesses.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise Purchase order for a Literature Review of Counterfactuals for UKRI - NERC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4ac0d7-3b3e-4e4e-99ea-09660d732bd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,220 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4ac0d7-3b3e-4e4e-99ea-09660d732bd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4ac0d7-3b3e-4e4e-99ea-09660d732bd5
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6937d9c4-d7f3-4300-b624-83ed33686386
  Redacted PO

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