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title: "Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Robotics and AI in"
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# Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Robotics and AI in

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0aee55d9-75e3-4af2-b9dd-c7a35ccc903d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking tenders for the evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Extreme Environments Programme. The contract, valued at £496,937, falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method utilised was a mini competition under the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework, with the tender period having ended on 5 April 2018, while the resultant contract is active from 19 April 2018 until 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly in consultancy for robotics and artificial intelligence. Companies that are adept in market and economic research, with a focus on technological innovations in extreme environments, would be ideally positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their niche expertise to meet the specific evaluation needs of the fund.

## Notice

The Shadow UKRI board through Innovate UK and EPSRC are committed to collecting evidence to understand the impacts of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Extreme Environments Programme. Bids are invited for an evaluation of the Programme to gain insight into the outcomes and impact of the delivery plan aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f22bda-96b0-4443-8355-efefaaeeaa6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Mini Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £496,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,937 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f22bda-96b0-4443-8355-efefaaeeaa6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f22bda-96b0-4443-8355-efefaaeeaa6e
  5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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