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CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the sector of research and development consultancy, with associated activities in market and economic research. The procurement method used is a selective process, facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system, and has been awarded to Technopolis Limited as of 23 March 2021. The contract period commenced on the same date and extends until 29 March 2024. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of the University Enterprise Zone pilot in increasing local high-tech innovation commercialisation and understanding implementation challenges, including those posed by Covid-19.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and market analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in evaluating innovation programmes and understanding their economic impacts would be especially well-suited to compete. The evaluation process not only seeks to determine effectiveness but also to inform future procurement strategies, making it a valuable chance for businesses aiming to contribute to government decision-making in innovation funding.

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Notice Title

CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation

Notice Description

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This was made under Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018 BEIS is accountable to parliament and the taxpayer for its activities. Evaluations are therefore critical in identifying what impact the programmes it funds have had or are likely to have, and whether the delivery method represents the most effective and efficient use of resources. We also need to know how these impacts have been achieved and how similar innovation activities should be organised and procured in future. The aim of this research is to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the University Enterprise Zone pilot to determine the effectiveness of UEZs in increasing the commercialisation of high-tech innovation in a local area. The final evaluation is comprised of two main elements: Firstly, Process evaluation, which is designed to understand the process of how the policy has been implemented and delivered and to identify factors that have helped or hindered its effectiveness. Including an assessment of the impact Covid-19 has had on running and development of the UEZ. Secondly, the impact evaluation, which is concerned with what difference the intervention has made. At the interim evaluation, many of the UEZs had just commenced operations which made it difficult to assess impacts. Furthermore, the tenant survey - designed to establish the additionality of the UEZs, had very low response rates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e04bf-1b96-4991-8690-c891ca2b3c7f
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 3-4 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 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
TLI London
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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