--- title: "Consultancy Services: Impact Review of Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-02-11" --- # Consultancy Services: Impact Review of Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ae547bf-568c-4fdf-83d3-78c1529d743a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Consultancy Services: Impact Review of Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST)" is initiated by Lancaster University, a prominent educational institution located in Lancaster, North West England. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 10:00 GMT on 7 March 2019. This opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically focusing on research consultancy, management consultancy, and business services. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at inviting a wide range of bidders to submit proposals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with a proven track record in impact evaluation and management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been calibrated to be accessible for them. Successful bidders will engage in a highly competitive environment, providing them the chance to collaborate with a leading university while enhancing their profiles through association with influential research outputs. ## Notice With its initial 3-year research portfolio drawing to a close, the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats seeks to commission a review of the impact of its activities and outputs. Interested parties should submit a response containing no more than 5 pages that covers the following: (1) approach and methodology; (2) timetable and deliverables; (3) costs; and (4) track record and risk mitigation. Bids must be costed and approved by the bidder organisation authority before submission. The costs submitted must represent the full cost of completing the independent review. The make-up of the costs should be clearly specified, as should VAT. Bidders must submit an electronic copy of their bid to commissioning@crestresearch.ac.uk by 10:00GMT on 7 March 2019. DO NOT SUBMIT BIDS VIA IN-TEND! The electronic submission must be in a single document of PDF format. Any bid that does not conform to the format or submission requirements will not be considered. CREST will treat all proposals as competitive information and will not disclose the contents beyond the leadership team and colleagues evaluating the bids. CLARIFICATIONS: If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact commissioning@crestresearch.ac.uk. DO NOT SUBMIT CLARIFICATIONS VIA IN-TEND! Additional information: Bidders must submit an electronic copy of their bid to commissioning@crestresearch.ac.uk by 10:00GMT on 7 March 2019. DO NOT SUBMIT BIDS VIA IN-TEND. The electronic submission must be in a single document of PDF format. Any bid that does not conform to the format or submission requirements will not be considered. CREST will treat all proposals as competitive information and will not disclose the contents beyond the leadership team and colleagues evaluating the bids. CLARIFICATIONS: If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact commissioning@crestresearch.ac.uk. DO NOT SUBMIT CLARIFICATIONS VIA IN-TEND! Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7cdf48f-60e7-45f5-a3e3-8ab5cced6e29 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2019 - 15 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2019 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7cdf48f-60e7-45f5-a3e3-8ab5cced6e29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7cdf48f-60e7-45f5-a3e3-8ab5cced6e29 11th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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