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PS21119 Knowledge exchange: thematic analysis of accountability information

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Jan 2022 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails the provision of a thematic analysis of accountability information by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The project, titled "PS21119 Knowledge exchange: thematic analysis of accountability information," falls under the research and development services industry category. The contract, valued at £46,125, was awarded on 23rd August 2021, following a competitive quotation procurement method, and the contract period spans from 23rd August 2021 to 15th October 2021. The relevant delivery location is Swindon, England, and the status of this contract is marked as complete.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services to expand their reach in the higher education sector. Companies that can provide innovative analytical methodologies, data visualisation, and reports that enhance accountability measures within educational frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises could leverage their agility in delivering tailored research services, thereby positioning themselves favourably in this competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

PS21119 Knowledge exchange: thematic analysis of accountability information

Notice Description

***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**** This contract has been awarded. Aims and Objectives of the Project The aim of this study is to provide evidence, insights and conclusions on the use of HEIF and to increase Research England's evidence base (for near term needs) on the use of HEIF and inform future HEIF policy development. The project will have the following specific objectives: * Deliver and agree a methodology to undertake a detailed analysis of the following documents submitted by 109 higher education providers in receipt of HEIF in 2019-20: o HEIF Interim accountability information submitted via the 2019-20 HEIF annual monitoring statement o Impact of Covid information submitted via the 2019-20 HEIF annual monitoring statement o HEIF Accountability Statements 2021-22 to 2024-21 o HEIF case studies submitted alongside the HEIF Accountability Statements o HEIF Expenditure tables submitted through HEIF annual monitoring in 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20. * To deliver a searchable database of information from coded analysis of the narrative information. The analysis should have a focus on providing numerical data. For example number of HEIF supported staff directly supporting technology transfer, or number of students directly benefiting from HEIF supported activity. * To deliver a menu and body of professionally formatted succinct visual sound bites derived from the documentation such as: o Numerical facts o Graphs / diagrams / infographics o Succinct edited case studies o Visual maps, presenting numerical data (from expenditure tables and/or coding of narrative data) such as number of HEPs referring technology transfer expenditure in different regions. * To deliver an analysis of the expenditure tables submitted within the HEIF annual monitoring statement to include aspects such as the following: o Trends over time between expenditure categories and/or infrastructure categories. o Expenditure comparisons / trends by KEF cluster o Expenditure comparisons / trends by region o Comparison with future spending plans (as provided in the accountability statement) * Produce an overview report which describes what circa PS1bn of HEIF over 5 years will fund in terms of activities and institutional developments, the alignment of these activities and developments with key priority/theme areas, and how funds will be managed to achieve efficiency and effectiveness; and comment on the value and impact of the programme overall, such as good practice and innovative KE examples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-743c02fa-80ef-4ca8-85ba-295ee8c41743
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86729ee-ce4d-48a9-b967-b6b50787ce39
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£46,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,125 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 1-6 months
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
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
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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