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Impact and Process Evaluation of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme

DSIT

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13 Jun 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the "Impact and Process Evaluation of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme". The tender, which falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy, covers locations including the United Kingdom and various other territories. The contract is valued at GBP 504,300 and was awarded to Technopolis Limited, effective from 2nd June 2025 till 1st June 2032. The procurement method used was selective, specifically called off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award stage of the procurement is now active as of 19th May 2025.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluating innovation programmes. Though the award has been made, companies with similar capabilities should position themselves for future opportunities in this sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs which were deemed suitable for this kind of project. Businesses that can offer innovative evaluation techniques and possess a robust understanding of R&D initiatives may find numerous prospects for growth and collaboration with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact and Process Evaluation of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme

Notice Description

This research project will evaluate the success of the Research Ventures Catalyst (RVC) programme, a pilot programme that seeks to boost UK Research & Development (R&D) innovation through establishing new kinds of organisational models in the UK. The project will involve a process and impact evaluation (interim and final) to provide learnings on the running of the pilot programme and to give an indication of the effectiveness of the funded organisations. Although a supplier may choose to subcontract part of its delivery, we are establishing a contract for a single supplier. If you choose to bid with subcontractors to deliver any of the requirements, you must be clear in your bid about who they are and to what service they will provide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff5cb27c-4f45-4a7e-ac45-930db7e3be50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b80a96-45bc-456b-9781-4e42e6c1110c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£504,300 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,300 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2032 Over 5 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.findlow@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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