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Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process titled "Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation," categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). This procurement was conducted through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), using a selective call-off procurement method. The contract is awarded to Technopolis Group Limited, an SME located in Brighton, East Sussex. The process reached the award update stage with a contract value increased to £255,150, running from 4th June 2024 to 30th June 2026, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The original contract end date was earlier set for 3rd April 2026, reflecting the initiative's real-time adaptability and learning approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in research and consultancy services, as the procurement requirements align with responsive mode evaluation schemes. The engagement fosters substantial growth by allowing businesses to demonstrate their innovative evaluation methods, benefiting from working closely with the UKRI to refine their approach over two rounds. The contract's extension and increased value reflect the scheme's iterative learning nature, offering participating businesses the chance to influence key programme evaluations and contribute to policy shaping through actionable insights, thereby elevating their profile and expanding their market reach. Businesses adept in dynamic purchasing system frameworks and capable of delivering high-standard consultancy services will find this procurement ideal for expanding their operational capabilities and networking within the research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cross Research Council Responsive Mode Pilot Scheme Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement UKRI is committed to rigorous evaluation of all our key programmes. As a pilot scheme adopting a novel assessment approach, this is a learning process, and we are developing and delivering the scheme in real time and working closely with our colleagues and the research community to rapidly learn and apply lessons from the first round to the benefit of the second round. Variation 001 - Value and Time To increase contract value to PS255,150.00 To extend contract end date to 30th June 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04734752-24c3-4ec8-8ead-efd34ad36089
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,250 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 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
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 1UH
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 GROUP

Further Information

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