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PS21101 - Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Evaluation Framework and Baseline Evaluation, and Annual Analysis

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "PS21101 - Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) Evaluation Framework and Baseline Evaluation, and Annual Analysis" following a selective procurement method under the RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and covers Market and Economic Research, Polling, and Statistics. The contract involves amendments to project phase dates and an increased total contract value to £126,150 excluding VAT. The contract, awarded to Technopolis Limited, commenced on 22 September 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. It is located at Polaris House, Swindon, England, with delivery addresses specified in postal code SN2 1SZ, and entails comprehensive evaluation and monitoring to help HNCDI achieve its objectives and measure its economic, knowledge, and societal contributions through to Year 4 of the programme.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and evaluation services. Companies providing market research, economic analysis, and statistics could benefit significantly from participating in similar procurement processes. The requirement for independent evaluation and continuous support fosters long-term collaboration, providing businesses with a steady stream of work over the contract period. By engaging in such projects, businesses can enhance their market profile, expand their expertise, and contribute to high-profile national programmes, adding considerable value to their service offerings and showcasing their capabilities in delivering impactful evaluation frameworks.

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Notice Title

PS21101 - Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation Evaluation Framework and Baseline Evaluation, and Annual Analysis

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** * 001 - to amend the project phase dates * 002 - The total contract value has been increased from PS115,550.00 to PS126,150.00 excluding VAT ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS. Brief Description of Requirement: The Hartree Centre is committed to rigorous evaluation and would like to commission independent specialists to review and build on the draft monitoring and evaluation plan, logic model, benefit streams and metrics for HNCDI to formalise an evaluation framework for HNCDI and undertake a baseline evaluation exercise against which future benefits can be measured and understood. This tender also includes a requirement for monitoring and evaluation analysis/support through to the end of Year 4 of the programme. The deliverables from this contract should put the Hartree Centre in a strong position for HNCDI's full evaluation in Year 5* and assess how the programme is delivered, whether it is meeting its core objectives, its contribution to the economy, knowledge and society, and whether it represents value for money to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dc78ae-cf25-43a6-8c98-3bb694df0845
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£126,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

TECHNOPOLIS

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