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title: "FWRECR16132BEIS - Research into Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Issues"
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# FWRECR16132BEIS - Research into Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Issues

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ee4e2cc-bb2e-4730-ba54-247961db554d

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "FWRECR16132BEIS - Research into Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Issues" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, classified under Research consultancy services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd February 2017. The total value of the contract is £115,954, with a contract period running from 3rd February 2017 to 31st July 2017. The tender period concluded on 25th January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research consultancy and market research services. Companies that can provide insights into knowledge exchange practices and barriers between universities and businesses may find this contract especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises may be well-suited to compete, leveraging innovative approaches to demonstrate their capability in addressing the research aims set forth by the buying organisation.

## Notice

BEIS wish to commission research to further explore the issues in interactions between universities and business. The evidence to date concerning specific barriers to collaboration in the relationships has been primarily anecdotal and BEIS wish to build a more robust evidence base to better inform policy. The research has 3 main aims: The first aim is to validate, and refine as appropriate, a proposed model of KEC, including Influencing Factors, Transaction Types and Transaction Stages. Secondly, the research should then apply this model to increase understanding of how different factors influence the development of knowledge exchange policies and practices, and how certain factors create complexity or barriers leading to problems in practice. Thirdly, the research should explore how and where improvements might be made to KEC practice (in both universities and business), governance or leadership, including the role of improved information in improving understanding and overcoming barriers to collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b4093-e2b3-478e-a5f6-233aae0b9bf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,954 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,954 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b4093-e2b3-478e-a5f6-233aae0b9bf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992b4093-e2b3-478e-a5f6-233aae0b9bf6
  21st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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