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title: "PS21135 - Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09dc4dca-d6b6-4efe-89da-3516315f0eb6"
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# PS21135 - Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09dc4dca-d6b6-4efe-89da-3516315f0eb6

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK has awarded a contract titled "PS21135 - Evaluation of Knowledge Transfer Partnership Scheme" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process, classified under research consultancy services, reached completion on 20 December 2021. The contract, worth £220,000, commenced on 6 December 2021 and is set to conclude by 15 September 2022. The purchasing organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, is based in Swindon, England, with the contract delivery expected to occur at the specified postal code of SN2 1FL.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research consultancy and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in assessing and executing knowledge transfer partnerships, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. As the evaluation of the KTP Scheme is essential for fostering innovation and collaboration within UK businesses, this provides a platform for service providers to contribute effectively to public sector initiatives.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - Innovate UK have awarded a contract for an evaluation of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Scheme. This contract has been awarded following a call off competition via the Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3589d1be-f58e-4b38-9332-bb10bb0a3699 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 16 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,526 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3589d1be-f58e-4b38-9332-bb10bb0a3699

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3589d1be-f58e-4b38-9332-bb10bb0a3699
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/524ded9e-eee7-428c-b5ed-5538aa1a9bc3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c240899-54d4-4c58-af45-38a4828dd34f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb676f24-b268-4a5e-bfe9-3a8f5f0ec2d0

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