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PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Mar 2025 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a public procurement process for the contract titled "PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework." This procurement, managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, falls under the industry category of "Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services" and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was completed through a limited competition procurement method, with key dates including the contract start date on 4th March 2025 and end date on 30th June 2025. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 3rd March 2025 and the details notice published on 7th March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy, especially those looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project with a prominent public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SQW LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business suited to such opportunities. The awarded contract, valued at £58,095.60 gross, focuses on the evaluation of the commissioning stage of UKRI's specific initiatives, providing valuable insight and growth potential for businesses specialising in evaluation frameworks and development funds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25023 - Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of an Evaluation of the Commissioning Stage of the UKRI Creating Opportunities Trial Accelerator and Evaluation Development Funds and Development of the Programme's Evaluation Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008310-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,413 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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