Award

Research Impact and Funding Consultant

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2024 at 11:06

Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire conducted a tender for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant within the services category. The procurement process has been completed, resulting in an active contract with Researchful Ltd for a value of £245,640. The contract duration is set to a maximum of 4.5 years, with yearly renewals subject to performance. The tendering process was open, with the contract awarded on 11th March 2024.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in research and development services. Businesses capable of providing high-quality technical evaluation and competitive pricing would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation is the buying organization, and the contract is focused on research impact and funding consultancy services, providing a chance for successful companies to establish long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Research Impact and Funding Consultant

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant to the University and all group companies. It is intended that the contract will commence on signature of the contract by both parties and run for a maximum of 4.5 years (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties to the contract extension). The contract will be reviewed yearly on each anniversary of the contract award and will be renewed subject to performance and value for money. The renewal must be agreed by both parties in writing. The University reserves the right not to renew on the yearly anniversary. Submission of a tender is acceptance of the contract terms and conditions. A copy has been included in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research Impact and Funding Consultant to the University and all group companies. The contract will run for a maximum of 4.5 years. The contract will be reviewed yearly on each anniversary of the contract award and will be renewed for the following year subject to satisfactory performance and value for money. The yearly renewal will be agreed by both parties in writing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04262a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007640-2024
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£203,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,640 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement-professionalservices@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8NE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCHFUL

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