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Research Impact and Funding Consultant - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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11 Mar 2024 at 11:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has awarded a contract for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant. The contract, valued at £245,640 GBP, was awarded to Researchful Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st March 2024 and run until 30th September 2028. The services fall under the main procurement category of 'Research and development consultancy services'. The contracting authority, University of Hertfordshire, is located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

This tender for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant by the University of Hertfordshire presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development consultancy sector. Businesses able to provide high-quality consultancy services and demonstrate a track record of research impact could compete effectively for this contract. The contract duration of up to 4.5 years offers stability and the potential for long-term business growth. Interested parties are encouraged to review the tender documentation for detailed contract terms and conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Impact and Funding Consultant - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant to the University and all group companies. It is intended that the contract will commence on signature of the contract by both parties and run for a maximum term of 4.5 years maximum (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties to the contract extension). The contract will be reviewed yearly on each anniversary of the contract award and will be renewed for the following year subject to performance and value for money. The yearly renewal must be agreed by both parties in writing. The University reserves the right not to renew on the yearly anniversary. Submission of a tender is acceptance of the contract terms and conditions. A copy has been included in the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cd2668f-addc-40ee-b948-429c2a3700ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80793fe-5db9-461a-97a1-57557aa40ea9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Tracy Schmidt
Contact Email
t.schmidt@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07795991699

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCHFUL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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