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UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services, and is located in London. The tender involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was awarded via RM6126 to RSM UK Consulting LLP. The contract, valued at £116,425, was signed on 13th December 2024. This tender aimed to conduct an early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding from 2023 and 2024, and to develop an evaluation framework for its future.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account

Notice Description

An early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding (2023 and 2024). This study will consider the features of the PBIAA, traits of awarded PBIAAs and develop an agreed evaluation framework for the lifetime of the PBIAA mechanism.

Lot Information

Lot 1

an early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding (2023 and 2024). This study will consider the features of the PBIAA, traits of awarded PBIAAs and develop an agreed evaluation framework for the lifetime of the PBIAA mechanism. 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-04d74d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003084-2025
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
£116,425 £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
Corporate Procurement
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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