Planning

PS3m Tender Opportunity for ODA Research Evaluation of BEIS Global Challenges Research Fund

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Nov 2019 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2019 at 17:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Oct 2019 at 14:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Oct 2019 at 14:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender opportunity valued between £2.5 million and £3 million for the evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). This procurement process, currently in the planning stages, is focused on research and development services, particularly those addressing economic and social research and evaluation consultancy. An early engagement notice has been published, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 20 December 2019. Interested businesses must register on the Research Marketplace to participate in the forthcoming competition, which is expected to launch in mid-November.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those offering economic and social research methodologies, evaluation strategies, and analytics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and those that can deliver bespoke reporting and analysis will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, a supplier engagement event will be held to facilitate interaction between potential bidders and the buying organisation, allowing businesses to clarify expectations and strengthen their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS3m Tender Opportunity for ODA Research Evaluation of BEIS Global Challenges Research Fund

Notice Description

There will soon be an upcoming procurement competition for the evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). GCRF is an PS1.5 billion fund announced in 2015 by the UK Government to support cutting edge-research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries. BEIS is committed to undertaking a robust evaluation of the management and impact of the fund. An inception stage has taken place to develop a theory of change and provide advice on a possible evaluation strategy. The evaluation inception report can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-challenges-research-fund-gcrf-foundation-stage-evaluation. We anticipate that the value of the contract for the evaluation will be between PS2.5-PS3million. Full details of this requirement will only be shared with relevant Research Marketplace suppliers when the competition launches in late November. To be eligible to bid into this project you will need to be a registered supplier on Research Marketplace. After submitting your application, the Crown Commercial Service will assess your application and register you as a supplier. This may take up to 15 working days. This means that you need to complete your application to register by October 28th. Please follow this link to begin your application: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/. We are planning to advertise the procurement under the following filters: Analysis: Contribution analysis, Data analytics, Desk research, Econometrics, Policy appraisal, Programme logic/logic modelling, Qualitative, Quantitative, Regression discontinuity Consultancy: Case study design, Experiments and quasi-experiments, Quantitative sampling and design, Questionnaire design, Questionnaire programming/scripting, Theory of change Evaluation: Evaluation planning/design, Impact evaluation, Process evaluation, Realist evaluation Qualitative (face to face): Depth interviews, Focus groups, Workshops Qualitative (services): Telephone depth interviews Qualitative: General Quantitative (face to face): CAPI Quantitative (telephone): CATI Quantitative: General Reporting outputs: Case studies, Data visualisation, In depth/bespoke reporting and analysis, Infographics, Presentations, Thematic analysis This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngu3vHP7ug&feature=youtu.be) explains how to register and use the dynamic purchasing system. For further information you can visit these websites, where you can find information on how to register in the bid pack available to download: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018. To provide more details about the evaluation, answer supplier questions and to receive feedback on the proposed contract scope, we will be holding a supplier engagement event at BEIS in mid November. If you would like to attend this event please register your interest by emailing Francesca.Ashworth@beis.gov.uk providing contact details Additional information: To provide more details about the evaluation, answer supplier questions and to receive feedback on the proposed contract scope, we will be holding a supplier engagement event at BEIS in mid-November. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by emailing Francesca.Ashworth@beis.gov.uk and providing your contact details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-644cf340-c30f-46e2-af73-299d270cf3b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728b06c8-65d0-4c93-944b-309f339b5531
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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