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title: "Computer engineer & data scientist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efe4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-03-20"
---

# Computer engineer & data scientist

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efe4

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed a procurement process for hiring a computer engineer and data scientist. This contract, titled "Computer engineer & data scientist," was awarded as part of an initiative to address the decline of pollinators and foster a sustainable relationship between human activity and biodiversity. As part of the public procurement process—aimed at below-threshold contracts—the contract was awarded to a supplier named Jorrit Poelen from Minneapolis, United States. The procurement falls under the services category and the research and development services sector. The contract was signed on 28 February 2025 and will span from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2029, with a gross contract value of 92,160 EUR.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the field of environmental research, data science, and computer engineering to collaborate with academic institutions on impactful projects. The procurement process is especially well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, data analysis, and biodiversity research. By participating in such tenders, businesses can significantly enhance their portfolio, gain recognition, and contribute to meaningful biodiversity conservation efforts. The University of Sussex, a renowned public authority, demonstrates strong collaboration potential through this procurement process.

## Notice

Hire of a consultant who will be working on a project which addresses the decline of pollinators, aiming to foster a sustainable relationship between human activity and biodiversity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,160 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JORRIT POELEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010476-2025
  20th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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