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The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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05 May 2020 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to award a contract titled "The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund", focusing on the evaluation of the first two stages of the GCRF. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to run from 3rd April 2020 until 31st March 2025. The tender, with a total value of £2,957,541, had a submission deadline of 7th February 2020 and is open to delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method employed is selective, and the contract was awarded to ITAD Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities involved in research and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in global challenges research, data analysis, and programme evaluations would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility, and contribute to impactful research that addresses key development questions relevant to the international community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund

Notice Description

The procured service is the delivery of the Main Stage evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). In scope is only Stage 1 and Stage 2, as set out in the GCRF Foundation Stage report. These stages address the following research questions: is GCRF relevant, fair, well targeted and well managed?; how are GCRF's signature investments working, and what have they achieved?; what results has GCRF produced or contributed to, and what has worked in terms of transforming outputs to outcomes?; and has GCRF made a difference to UK's ability to deliver cutting-edge research on global challenges for development? Stage 3, which addresses the question "Has GCRF made a difference to the sustainable and inclusive prosperity of people in developing countries? " is not in the scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-656fc797-4ded-428d-a389-fad0f7a8d301
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19f072d-fc90-4805-b6a1-1efa3abbc325
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,957,541 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,957,541 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITAD

Further Information

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