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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research and Innovation, focusing on a socio-economic impact study of manufacturing research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) over the last 15 years. The project, titled "UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research," falls under the category of research consultancy services and is located in Swindon, South West England. The tender period comes to an end on 1st February 2021, with the contract period beginning on 15th February 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £500,000, with a minimum contractual value of £100,000, and it employs an open procurement method, which is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with a strong background in socio-economic analysis, research evaluation, or consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research and who understand the nuances of evaluating research investments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, suggesting that smaller businesses that can provide innovative approaches and tailored solutions may have a competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 January 2021 for the following reason: The closing date for this tender has been changed from 1st February 2021 at 11:00 UTC to 2nd February at 11:00 UTC.(The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Councils wishes to conduct an impact evaluation of the research that it has funded under the manufacturing theme over the past 15 years (2005-2020) The study should focus on quantifying the economic impact from the manufacturing research funded by EPSRC (which is primarily low TRL level, basic/fundamental research) evidenced by a Return on Investment (ROI) figure, as well as document the wider and spill over benefits arising from the funded research alongside robust case studies of impact from the investments. The study should also aim to frame the evidence within the context of importance of manufacturing to the UK and globally. We are particularly interested in the study to evidence how the knowledge created through EPSRC funded research makes a difference in terms of providing competitive advantage, innovative products, knowledge flow to innovation for example through, Intellectual property, patents, links to users of the research (businesses and government bodies) etc. (The study is not expected to look at bibliometric analysis of publications or in-depth analysis of patents which are scopes of a different study running in parallel to this study). We expect both the studies to complement each other in terms of providing valuable evidence to EPSRC and as such where possible we can share information between the two studies. The information gathered through this exercise will help EPSRC build the evidence base to support bids for future funding in this area and to highlight successes from past investments. We strongly encourage bidders to have a team that understands the challenges of evaluating low TRL (Technology Readiness Level) research investments and to have the expertise to conduct the various analysis required to answer the breadth of the questions to uncover impacts from the investments. We do understand that this might involve partnership with organisations where specific expertise might lie. In such cases, we would expect the bid to identify the lead bidder, and to ensure programme and delivery structures to be such that there is a central point of contact and ownership to avoid multiple channels of communications and management. This is to ensure that the study runs smoothly and does not create unnecessary burden on EPSRC. Completion date: Final completion December 2021; Critical interim deliverables May 2021) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64fc6294-dd3f-4b0a-bea6-3ce64b96ab1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752d2997-8143-4bcb-8728-c26610b134ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - .
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793444000

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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