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title: "UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ced4"
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# UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ced4

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) was aimed at facilitating a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practices in authorship across the research ecosystem. The project, titled "UKRI-4395 Supporting collaborative thinking and progress on discussing authorship disputes," falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement was completed using a limited method, awarding the contract without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £49,950, was awarded to Integrity Office on 25th October 2024. Key locations involved include the United Kingdom, specifically Croydon, highlighting the research and development sector's strategic importance.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to research practices and conflict resolution to gain experience and recognition in the public sector. Firms with strengths in developing strategic guidance, creating practical tools for research communities, and providing expert consultancy in management practices would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The transparent processes and published data foster a competitive environment, driving innovation and improving service quality in the research and development industry.

## Notice

Facilitate a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practice from across the research ecosystem on the topic of authorship, through guidance and practical tools.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Facilitate a collaborative development of strategies to enhance good practice from across the research ecosystem on the topic of authorship, through guidance and practical tools. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

### Procurement Information

The contract was award without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32,(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Regulations 2015 - Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000752-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,950 |

## 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 | TLI62 Croydon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRITY OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000752-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909207089
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

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