Award

UKRI-2507 AHRC Policy Engagement Training and Development

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

02 May 2023 at 09:05

Tender

22 Dec 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded the contract for the "UKRI-2507 AHRC Policy Engagement Training and Development" to the Institute for Government. The contract, classified under training services, aims to support academic researchers in UK universities and Independent Research Organisations to engage effectively with public policy. The contract's initial term is for 3 years from April 2023 to April 2026, with an option to extend further up to April 2027. The estimated value of the opportunity over the lifetime of the contract is up to £187K (excl. VAT).

This tender by UKRI presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, interested in providing training services to academic researchers for policy engagement. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission on February 2, 2023. Businesses with expertise in training services for academic settings and a focus on public policy engagement would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure. The contract period allows for potential growth and partnerships with academic institutions during the project implementation period.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2507 AHRC Policy Engagement Training and Development

Notice Description

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) seeks to support academic researchers within its remit who are based within UK universities and Independent Research Organisations (IROs) to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to engage effectively with public policy. By doing so, UKRI aim to equip them with the tools and skills to make a demonstrable difference to evidence-informed public policy with their research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

**This is a Contract Award Notice, not a call for competition** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) seeks to support academic researchers within its remit who are based within UK universities and Independent Research Organisations (IROs) to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to engage effectively with public policy. By doing so, UKRI aim to equip them with the tools and skills to make a demonstrable difference to evidence-informed public policy with their research. The initial term of the Contract shall be for 3 years from April 2023 to April 2026 with an option to extend further for a year up to April 2027.

Options: The initial term of the Contract shall be for 3 years from April 2023 to April 2026 with an option to extend further for a year up to April 2027. The estimated value of the opportunity for the initial period of 3 years is PS140K (excl VAT), the estimated value of the opportunity over the lifetime of the contract including the optional term extension is up to PS187K (excl. VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£187,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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

INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNMENT

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