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UK SBS FWRECR16128EPSRC - Socio-economic impact of EPSRC's investment in research equipment

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a tender titled "UK SBS FWRECR16128EPSRC - Socio-economic impact of EPSRC's investment in research equipment." This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and focuses on assessing the value and impact of research equipment funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) over the past decade. The contract, valued at £69,500, has been awarded to Cambridge Policy Consultants and covers a period from 14th February 2017 to 30th June 2017. The tender process for this contract concluded on 23rd January 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in economic impact studies. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in market research, consultancy, and analysis would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. With the increasing emphasis on quantifying the social and economic benefits of public funding in research, businesses with a robust understanding of these metrics will find themselves favoured in upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

UK SBS FWRECR16128EPSRC - Socio-economic impact of EPSRC's investment in research equipment

Notice Description

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 3 The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to explore the value and impact of mid-range research equipment that EPSRC has funded over the last 10 years. A key aspect of the study will be to quantify the economic impact of the equipment and to capture the wider impacts, including scientific and societal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298a3732-57d3-4c2a-b52c-77c390384932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54fd336c-a1a3-4913-95e1-269e6289a225
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£69,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CAMBRIDGE POLICY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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