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Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Robotics and AI in

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking tenders for the evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Extreme Environments Programme. The contract, valued at £496,937, falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method utilised was a mini competition under the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework, with the tender period having ended on 5 April 2018, while the resultant contract is active from 19 April 2018 until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in consultancy for robotics and artificial intelligence. Companies that are adept in market and economic research, with a focus on technological innovations in extreme environments, would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their niche expertise to meet the specific evaluation needs of the fund.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Robotics and AI in

Notice Description

The Shadow UKRI board through Innovate UK and EPSRC are committed to collecting evidence to understand the impacts of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Extreme Environments Programme. Bids are invited for an evaluation of the Programme to gain insight into the outcomes and impact of the delivery plan aims.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f22bda-96b0-4443-8355-efefaaeeaa6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Mini Competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£496,937 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,937 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1ET
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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