Tender

UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

01 Feb 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a tender for the "UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme" in the services category. This programme aims to fund consortia across the UK to enhance community engagement with research. The total budget is £1,200,000, excluding VAT, with work scheduled to start in April 2024 and finish by March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for March 4th, 2024. The tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in grant administration, strategic coordination programmes, and community research engagement in the UK.

This tender by UKRI presents favourable prospects for SMEs and other economic operators. Businesses that excel in grant administration, strategic coordination, and fostering community engagement are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With a significant budget and a long contract period lasting till 2030, this tender can be beneficial for companies looking to establish partnerships with UKRI and contribute to building research capacity and connectivity at a national level.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme

Notice Description

UKRI are looking for a supplier who can work with us to implement the next phase of the Community Research Networks programme. The supplier(s) will be responsible for working in partnership with UKRI to develop and deliver: *A grant awarding process *A strategic coordination programme The total budget for this programme of work is PS1,200,000 excluding VAT. The work will begin in April 2024 and will be complete by March 2030. Community Research Networks is a funding call launched by UKRI in July 2022. The purpose of the programme is to fund consortia across the UK to build the capacity, capability and connectivity required to support sustainable and equitable community engagement with research. This programme supports our public engagement strategy objective to make sure the benefits of research and innovation are shared widely by supporting collaboration and valuing diverse forms of knowledge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the requirement is briefly outlined below. Please refer to the tender pack for further information: WP1: The Implementation phase grant administration is made up into the following elements: 1.An accessible, secure and easy-to-use application process, including assessment, due diligence, awarding and payment. 2.Applicant support, including briefing sessions and on-demand assistance. 3.Mechanisms to monitor, change, close, reconcile and recover grants. WP2: The Strategic Coordination Programme will be made up of the following four elements: 1.Applicant and awardee support and engagement 2.Peer-to-peer networking, knowledge exchange and professional development 3.Learning and evaluation 4.Network building and thought leadership Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z4G8B2996J

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003346-2024
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Helen Forsythe
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1HL
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

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