Tender

UKRI-4491 ESRC-BBSRC Food Systems Commercialisation Catalyst

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

19 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a supplier to support the development and delivery of an early-stage mission-led commercialisation catalyst, titled "UKRI-4491 ESRC-BBSRC Food Systems Commercialisation Catalyst." This tender falls under the business and management consultancy services category and pertains to locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is the tender and the process is open. The contract will initially run for 12 months from 24 March 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a possible 6-month extension. The total contract value is £500,000 for the initial period, with an additional £300,000 available if the extension is approved. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 6 February 2025 at 11:00 AM.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that can provide comprehensive support services in developing skills, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and promoting sustainable food systems ventures. Companies specialising in business and management consulting, particularly those with experience in bioscience and social science sectors, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. With a significant budget and a global scope, participating businesses can leverage this project to expand their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the evolving field of healthy and sustainable food systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4491 ESRC-BBSRC Food Systems Commercialisation Catalyst

Notice Description

UKRI requires a supplier to support the development and delivery of an early-stage mission-led commercialisation catalyst (The Programme). The key aims for the Programme are to: i.Enable collaboration between bioscience and social science researchers: recruiting researchers, building and supporting multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary teams to address an agreed team challenge. ii.Support skills and capacity development: training, supporting and enabling the cohort of grant holders to grow and sustain positive social and/or environmental impact from their research in the mission area of healthy, sustainable and resilient food systems. This may include formal training, mentoring and peer support, networking, and facilitating connections with relevant expertise and national/international markets. iii.Support grant holders to explore alternative (non-traditional commercial) enterprise models to create effective and self-sustaining impact. Grant administration will be managed by UKRI. This requirement will be for initial period of 12 months with an optional extension of up to a further 6 months. The value of the requirement will be up to PS500,000.00 for the initial period and PS300,000.00 for the extension which will be subject to approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30bfbc1-1549-427e-9779-ff1a34f7b05b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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

Further Information

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