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Evaluation of the 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub 2025 - 2027

The National Archives

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The National Archives

Buyer Address: Kew, Richmond, UKI75, TW9 4DU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk

Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
31294.17 GBP
Gross: 37553.0 GBP
Published
15 Oct 2025, 12:43
Deadline
24 Oct 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The purpose of this procurement process is to select a supplier to evaluate the AHRC-funded 'Spaces, Places and Belonging' Community Hub between 2025 and 2027. The attached invitation to tender specifies the requirements for potential suppliers.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065593-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 31,294.17

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 37,553.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-12-14T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Methodology & Timeframe (36.3%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Team composition and management (18.2%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience in similar projects (27.3%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (18.2%)

Documents

Document Description: ITT Document.

Document Description: Received clarification questions & responses.

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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