Tender

Request for Proposal Prize Partner

ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY

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08 Feb 2024 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has issued a tender titled "Request for Proposal Prize Partner" for the design and delivery of a research and development challenge prize in the robotics programme. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the creation of a framework for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The deadline for submission is March 8, 2024, and the procurement method is selective with competitive procedure and negotiation.

This tender from ARIA presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in prize design and transformative R&D challenges to partner with ARIA on this project. Suitable businesses should have experience in running global challenge prizes in the UK, operational execution capabilities, and a strategic vision for prize design. Compliance with mandatory criteria such as data storage within the UK or EEA, disaster recovery plans, and adherence to ARIA's values is essential for potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal Prize Partner

Notice Description

We are looking for a partner to help us design and deliver a R&D challenge prize at ARIA. This will involve working with our internal team and one Programme Director to deliver: + A specific prize in our robotics programme + A codified framework that could be used for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope. ARIA is exempt from the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) therefore this procurement is not subject to the PCRs but is shared here for transparency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a partner to help us design and deliver a R&D challenge prize at ARIA. This will involve working with our internal team and one Programme Director to deliver: + A specific prize in our robotics programme + A codified framework that could be used for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The ideal partner will combine expertise in prize design and delivery for transformative R&D challenges, with exceptional operational execution. They will work with us as a strategic partner on prize design and the big picture vision, advising on methodology, best practice, and available options. They will operationalise the delivery of an ARIA-branded prize, including the overarching operational plan and the nuts and bolts details. They will have experience running a variety of global challenge prizes in the UK. The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope.

Options: The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04385d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 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
ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@aria.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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