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CR20075 - Understanding the student perspective on UKRI's doctoral studentship Covid-19 costed extension policy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "CR20075 - Understanding the student perspective on UKRI's doctoral studentship Covid-19 costed extension policy". This project aims to examine the implementation of the UKRI studentship costed extension policy across various universities and its impact on student training and wellbeing. The procurement, classified under research and development consultancy services, was initiated as a direct award rather than a competitive tender. The contract, valued at £49,000, is set to commence on 6th July 2020 and conclude on 4th September 2020, following the tender period that ended on 25th June 2020. The delivery address for this contract is located in Swindon, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. Those capable of conducting in-depth research and analysis regarding the implications of education policies on various student demographics will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to vital research that influences policy considerations while also expanding their portfolios in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR20075 - Understanding the student perspective on UKRI's doctoral studentship Covid-19 costed extension policy

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition, this is a direct award via CR15025 Research & Evaluation Framework Lot 1** The aim of this project is to understand the student perspective on how the UKRI studentship costed extension policy is: * being implemented on the ground across different universities and research organisations o how was the policy communicated to students? o What process did they put in place to ensure eligible students can request an extension? o What timescales for decisions did they use for their process? * impacting their training and wellbeing o including the steps Research Organisations are taking to help students re-programme their study and thesis outcomes so that further funding is not required * affecting different demographic groups of students in different ways It will inform wider considerations of the impact of this policy on different demographic groups and sit alongside consultative work with other stakeholder groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c9e1d4c-6377-4f10-a1a6-663a03f91a40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6dc25c-88e1-4f9e-956f-8480ee5ac22d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2020 - 4 Sep 2020 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 1FL
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

NATCEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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