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title: "UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f15d"
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# UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f15d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeking a provider for the "UKRI-1762 - Provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes." This contract is classified under the software package and information systems category in the goods sector and is located in Swindon, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded following a limited procedure without prior publication, specifically to extend the existing Huddle contract for an additional year. The contract was signed on 27th October 2021 with a total value of £57,750.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with experience in collaboration portals and project management tools. Companies that may thrive in competing for such contracts include large-scale software providers and firms with a strong track record in delivering seamless integrations for research and collaboration environments. The nature of this procurement highlights the importance of providing quality solutions that ensure business continuity and cater to the needs of ongoing projects.

## Notice

12 months extension for the renewal of the Huddle contract for a final year for the provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes This will enable the required transition and implementation work to take place without detrimental impact to existing projects. The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

### Lot Information

Lot 1

12 months extension for the renewal of the Huddle contract for a final year for the provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes This will enable the required transition and implementation work to take place ensuring Business Continuity. The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

### Procurement Information

12 months extension for the renewal of the Huddle contract for a final year for the provision of collaboration portal for MRC projects and programmes This will enable the required transition and implementation work to take place without detrimental impact on some of the current projects . The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (5), (b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 - for additional deliveries by the original supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027120-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDEAGEN HUDDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027120-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=639079616

## Provenance

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