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title: "10 Year Evaluation of the MRC Translational Research"
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# 10 Year Evaluation of the MRC Translational Research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f7e3072-70c9-4a74-a2d0-7c56473b51b8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is issuing an award notice for a tender titled "10 Year Evaluation of the MRC Translational Research." This project falls within the research services industry category and is located in England. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, having been completed as of 3rd August 2018. The tender was initially open until 12th July 2018, and the contract commenced on 6th August 2018, with a duration extending until 22nd March 2019. It employs a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of approximately £499,933.50.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research analysis, strategic insight development, and project management. Companies that can demonstrate scientific literacy and the ability to handle extensive data collections and assessments will be well-positioned to compete. This is especially relevant for large-scale organisations or those with significant experience in delivering complex research evaluations and contributing to the development of strategic recommendations within the UK research landscape.

## Notice

**This is not a call for Competition** This is an award notice for a further competition through the BIS Research and Evaluation Framework agreement - Lot 3. This contract is to support an evaluation of MRCs translational research funded over the last ten years with the aim of delivering strategic recommendations for the future. MRC is undertaking this programme of work to evaluate its contribution to UK translational research. This includes a detailed assessment of the progress, productivity and quality of translationally relevant research and relevant strategic initiatives supported by the MRC between 2008/09 and 2018. The context beyond MRC funding is important - many projects are supported from multiple sources, and insights into whether this diversity of funding routes is useful for the UK would also be of interest. The impacts and outputs of this research portfolio need to be understood in order to inform MRC's strategy in translational research over the next 10 years. The MRC wishes to appoint a contractor that will help it design and conduct evidence gathering, analyse outputs, and report this evaluation. An expert group has been formed to provide independent advice to MRC's committees and Executive. The contractor will provide their independent report on the assessment of outcomes from MRC's strategy to date to this expert group, but will also work with the expert group as they formulate their advice to the MRC. The contractor will contribute significantly to the development of both detailed and strategic insights and advice for the MRC, actively engage in the design of analyses, collection of data and interpretation of results. In particular the MRC is seeking a partner that can i) quickly appreciate MRC's role in supporting translational research ii) review relevant literature and assess the current status of the field iii) bring both project management skills and scientifically literate expertise to bear, in order to design and collect substantial new data from the research community iv) identify non-MRC datasets that may be useful as benchmarks and to set results in context v) contribute mature analytical capability and synthesise recommendations based on the results gathered, the available literature in the field, external data, and present authoritative and independent assessments and advice to the MRC. vi) Contribute to writing sections of the final report and liasing with an expert advisory group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3628a8-17dd-4009-8740-978959c3783e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,933 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,933 |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2018 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3628a8-17dd-4009-8740-978959c3783e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3628a8-17dd-4009-8740-978959c3783e
  8th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e237a9f-f065-476f-9682-9bcad1f1b9d4
  CR18073 Mini Competition (Final)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68690f68-8a98-49cf-994c-1839e465cf1d
  CR18073 Mini Competition questions (Final)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c42f6f97-ced1-4e47-9925-b084a55eaa50
  CR18073 Price Schedule
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx
  https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx

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