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PS23135 The UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) Phase 4 Research and Innovation Procurement of Delivery Partner

BEIS

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21 Jul 2023 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) Phase 4 Research and Innovation Procurement of Delivery Partner. This procurement, initiated under the Crown Commercial Services Grant Admin Services DPS RM6172 framework agreement, seeks a delivery partner to administer the UKIERI funds for education, research, and innovation collaboration between the UK and India. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on May 4, 2023, and a contract period spanning from June 20, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

The UKIERI Phase 4 contract, valued at £200,000, provides business opportunities for organisations capable of managing relationships with the governments of the UK and India, building partnerships with universities in both countries, and delivering funding competitions and programmes. This tender is well-suited for businesses interested in research and innovation collaboration between the UK and India, particularly those with experience in managing international education and research projects and fostering partnerships across different sectors.

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Notice Title

PS23135 The UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) Phase 4 Research and Innovation Procurement of Delivery Partner

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services: Grant Admin Services DPS RM6172 Brief Description of Requirement The Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) are seeking a delivery partner to administer the Research and Innovation strand of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). The aim of UKIERI phase 4 is to administer UKIERI funds to deliver programmes to deepen education, research and innovation collaboration between the India and the UK, in line with the ambitions outlined in the government India-UK 2030 roadmap in line with the strategic direction of DSIT and the UK Science and Innovation Network team in India, as well as the Government of India. Through administration of UKIERI funds the delivery partner will be required to build upon the synergies developed in previous phases of UKIERI to create and stimulate new research partnerships and consortia in priority sectors. Short summary of requirements: The delivery partner will have to meet the following requirements: - Capability to manage a close relationship with the Government of India and partner with the UK High Commission, India to deliver a programme aligned with the shared research and innovation priorities of the UK and India - Existing capability or capability to build long-term, sustainable and wide-reaching partnerships with universities across India and the UK - Means to deliver funding competitions, award funds, oversee the delivery of managing programmes and run events to promote and deliver on these programmes. Expected project length/ Overview of the customer UKIERI Phase 4 will run for two years from 2023-2025 and be jointly funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, who will invest from the UK side up to PS1 million in the program per year. The proposed programme is expected to attract matched funding in conjunction with the Government of India who the supplier will be required to liaise with and co-design project activities with. The customer for this procurement is the ministerial Department of Science, Innovation and Technology within the government of the United Kingdom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e218908-ba03-42c2-994d-6875233532f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,678 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRITISH COUNCIL (THE

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