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UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 3 - Henry Royce Institute

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations – Lot 3 – Henry Royce Institute," focusing on the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract, awarded without prior publication of a call for competition (limited procurement method), is located in London and falls under the main procurement category of services. The contract was signed on 13th December 2024, with a completion tag noted in the document dated 30th January 2025. The evaluation study, commissioned by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), aims to assess the impact of the Royce Institute's activities, aiding future funding decisions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in technical analysis and impact evaluation studies. The awarded contract, valued at £134,005, highlights the potential for substantial financial engagement and further collaboration with large public bodies like UKRI. RSM UK Consulting, a large-scale consulting firm based in London, was the successful bidder, showcasing that well-established consulting businesses capable of delivering high-quality evaluative research are well-suited for this type of procurement.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - Lot 3 - Henry Royce Institute

Notice Description

EPSRC wishes to commission an impact evaluation study assessing the success of the Royce Institute's activities to date. Information gathered through this exercise will help EPSRC evaluate performance of investment made in the institute, and establish an evidence base to support future funding decisions or bids in this area. It will also highlight key successes from the investments made.

Lot Information

Lot 1

EPSRC wishes to commission an impact evaluation study assessing the success of the Royce Institute's activities to date. Information gathered through this exercise will help EPSRC evaluate performance of investment made in the institute, and establish an evidence base to support future funding decisions or bids in this area. It will also highlight key successes from the investments made. 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

Procurement Information

Awarded via RM6126

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d74c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003083-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,005 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793298902

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

RSM UK CONSULTING

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