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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fca5c24-da6d-48f2-8f1b-bf25f6eb90c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, which has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years." This contract falls under the research consultancy services category and is valued at £118,897. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 19 February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22 February 2021 and concluding on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in evaluating economic impacts and conducting research studies within the manufacturing sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) research investments, as the project requires a robust analysis of the economic benefits derived from such research. Companies that possess strong consulting capabilities and an understanding of the manufacturing industry's dynamics would find this tender especially relevant.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for UKRI-1172 Socio-economic Impact study for Manufacturing Research funded by EPSRC over the past 15 years The study should focus on quantifying the economic impact from the manufacturing research funded by EPSRC (which is primarily low TRL level, basic/fundamental research) evidenced by a Return on Investment (ROI) figure, as well as document the wider and spill over benefits arising from the funded research alongside robust case studies of impact from the investments. The study should also aim to frame the evidence within the context of importance of manufacturing to the UK and globally. We are particularly interested in the study to evidence how the knowledge created through EPSRC funded research makes a difference in terms of providing competitive advantage, innovative products, knowledge flow to innovation for example through, Intellectual property, patents, links to users of the research (businesses and government bodies) etc. (The study is not expected to look at bibliometric analysis of publications or in-depth analysis of patents which are scopes of a different study running in parallel to this study). We expect both the studies to complement each other in terms of providing valuable evidence to EPSRC and as such where possible we can share information between the two studies. The information gathered through this exercise will help EPSRC build the evidence base to support bids for future funding in this area and to highlight successes from past investments. We strongly encourage bidders to have a team that understands the challenges of evaluating low TRL (Technology Readiness Level) research investments and to have the expertise to conduct the various analysis required to answer the breadth of the questions to uncover impacts from the investments. We do understand that this might involve partnership with organisations where specific expertise might lie. In such cases, we would expect the bid to identify the lead bidder, and to ensure programme and delivery structures to be such that there is a central point of contact and ownership to avoid multiple channels of communications and management. This is to ensure that the study runs smoothly and does not create unnecessary burden on EPSRC. Completion date: Final completion December 2021; Critical interim deliverables May 2021 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416bd5d3-b98b-43d8-a166-9c6f369470d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,897 |
| 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROOKDALE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416bd5d3-b98b-43d8-a166-9c6f369470d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/416bd5d3-b98b-43d8-a166-9c6f369470d7
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=575525170
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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