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UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

09 Jan 2025 at 14:05

TenderUpdate

13 Mar 2024 at 10:05

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2024 at 12:05

Tender

08 Feb 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project." The industry category is evaluation consultancy services within the research and development sector. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase. The contract, valued at £979,324, was signed on 28th November 2024. The main procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The project will be located in London, UK, and was actively managed by UKRI, based in Swindon.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services to gain experience and exposure in the public sector. Companies, particularly those with expertise in research and development, conservation, and heritage science, can leverage their participation to enhance their portfolios and build competencies within a high-impact project. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also noted as suitable candidates for such opportunities, promising potential business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with a distinguished public body like UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

Notice Description

Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Options: The Contract duration shall be for an initial period of 2 Years with the option to extend for a additional 3 years on a (1+1+1) basis period from commencement of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04388c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000683-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£979,324 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2029 Over 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 1793298902, +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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ECONOMICS

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