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GSS25095 Alternative Models of Innovate UK ICURe Engage Delivery

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Apr 2025 at 09:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity. The contract, titled "GSS25095 Alternative Models of Innovate UK ICURe Engage Delivery" falls within the industry categories of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and "Market research services." The procurement focused on upskilling academics and expanding engagement to new universities, particularly post-1992 institutions. This procurement stage is the award stage, and the contract has a start date of 1 April 2025, ending on 30 November 2025. The location for this procurement is across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and market research services, particularly those adept at engaging with academic institutions and providing upskilling programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as SKILLFLUENCE LIMITED, who was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. By focusing on broadening participation and addressing barriers to training, businesses can leverage this opportunity to foster relationships with new educational institutions and contribute to the commercialisation of research, thereby facilitating business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25095 Alternative Models of Innovate UK ICURe Engage Delivery

Notice Description

******THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION******** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise Brief Description of requirement The objective of this procurement is to deliver alternative models of Engage to promote participation among researchers - Expand Engagement to New Universities and Departments: Focus on institutions, particularly post-1992 universities, that have not previously engaged with ICURe. - Upskilling and Broadening Participation: Provide upskilling opportunities for academics, highlighting alternative career paths and helping to create a pipeline of researchers ready to explore commercialisation. - Widen Participation: Broaden participation beyond traditional groups by demonstrating an understanding of barriers to access such training and proposing methods to address these.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05012d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014507-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 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, professionalservices@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

SKILLFLUENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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