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Research Impact Consultant - 2017

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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05 Aug 2019 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Research Impact Consultant - 2017" was conducted by the University of Hertfordshire, aimed at appointing a consultant to support the university's REF2021. This project falls under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000) and was located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 29th December 2017 and the contract duration running from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. The total contract value was £138,750.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and research services sector to expand their offerings, particularly those with expertise in academic research evaluation. Firms that specialise in consultancy services, especially those experienced in higher education sectors, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The successful bidder was O'Brien Research Communications Limited, making them a model for similar businesses seeking to engage in future public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Research Impact Consultant - 2017

Notice Description

The appointment of Research of a impact consultant to support the university's REF2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86fcf2d0-f962-4921-b681-5a5e1d90e0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd78a06-b9a9-4e30-bd7e-f7edfb312586
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£138,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

O'BRIEN RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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