Scope
Description
Commission for the delivery of a youth engagement project through regional science centre network. Building on existing Operational Earth programme - a programme of work to further foster equity, diversity and inclusion in environmental research with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
The purpose of this commission to:
•open-up environmental science opportunities to young people across the UK, and
•support the talent pipeline of supply for future environmental scientists.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £203,997 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 April 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2025 to 1 April 2026
- Possible extension to 1 May 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to four weeks by giving not less than two weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Direct Award is made due to technical grounds
Supplier
The Association for Science Discovery Centres
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWQQ-3311-LGTQ
Suite 101, QC30, 30 Queen Charlotte Street
Bristol
BS1 4HJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government