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What methods work for what type of R&D investment?

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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16 May 2023 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the project titled "What methods work for what type of R&D investment?" in the Research and Development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, including a tender period ending on 20th March 2023, with contract activities planned between 27th April 2023 and 24th November 2023. The contract, valued at £119,825 GBP, was awarded to Technopolis. The project involves creating a repository of real-life case studies focused on RD&I evaluations.

This opportunity, originating from a mini-competition, is seeking suppliers with expertise in advanced RD&I economies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this project. Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with a track record in real-world evaluation methodologies, are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The project aims to gather international case studies, providing growth opportunities for businesses beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

What methods work for what type of R&D investment?

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this research is to create a repository of real-life case studies from successful RD&I evaluations in advanced RD&I economies. Several excellent reports and guides provide detailed lists of methods including their theoretical and practical advantages and disadvantages. As this knowledge is already synthesised, we do not want suppliers to replicate or reproduce these studies. We want suppliers to focus on methodologies derived from real world evaluations. We are especially interested in cases from outside the UK as we are less likely to be familiar with them.

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/2c8fcccc-bf40-4522-bba5-a88263639f7d
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2023 - 24 Nov 2023 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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