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CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. With a focus on the research and development consultancy services industry, this tender pertains to the evaluation of Innovate UK's funding response programmes. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018. The process began with a contract start date of 1st February 2021 and spans until 30th June 2025, following several modifications extending the end date. Located in Swindon, England, and managed by Kallista Thomas, the initial tender period concluded on 13th January 2021. The contract, valued at £621,930.67, saw Ipsos (Market Research) Limited as the supplier, marking the current stage as 'Award Complete'.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in research consulting and economic analysis. As a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, it allows businesses specialised in market research and development consultancy to engage with government projects. Additionally, inclusion in such projects can enhance visibility and reputation for participating businesses, fostering potential partnerships and broadening networks within the public sector. Establishments seeking to leverage such opportunities should have robust capabilities in conducting comprehensive programme evaluations and generating impactful insights. The process underscores the importance of adhering to submission protocols via designated digital platforms.

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Notice Title

CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** CR20130 001 - The total contract value shall be increased by y PS74,078.00 excluding VAT. CR20130 002 - The contract end date will be changed from 30th November 2023 to 30th September 2024. CR20130 003 - The contract end date will be changed from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. CR20130 004 - The contract end date will be changed from 31st March 2025 to 30th June 2025. ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The scope of the evaluation is to assess the impacts of the following programmes as well as the aggregate effect of Innovate UK's response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,169,782 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 4-5 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
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 1FF
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
2
Supplier Names

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

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