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title: "UK SBS CR19033 Evaluation of the ESRC What Works Investments 2013-2019"
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# UK SBS CR19033 Evaluation of the ESRC What Works Investments 2013-2019

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23f103ec-90f0-4364-b8ce-c01497749a7f

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "UK SBS CR19033 Evaluation of the ESRC What Works Investments 2013-2019," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited in the South West region of England. This tender, which has been completed, falls under the Research and Development Services industry category (CPV code: 73000000) and involved a contract valued at £289,522. The procurement method utilised was selective, taking place through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 25th June 2019, and the contract running from 5th August 2019 to 30th June 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in market research and evaluation services, to engage in government contracts and expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this type of procurement, although larger firms may also find opportunities if they offer relevant capabilities in comprehensive evaluations of research programmes. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to enhance their visibility in the public sector and potentially secure further contracts with UKRI or similar organisations in the future.

## Notice

**This is not a call or competition** UKRI had an a requirement to commission an independent evaluation of their investments in What Works The aim of this evaluation is to improve the ESRC's understanding of what kinds of 'what works' activities are most effective and why. the requirement was advertised on CR150025BIS BEIS Research and Evaluation Framework: Lot 3: Programme and Pilot Evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16431e1-54ff-4a5b-ac77-d873a4bd609a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £289,522 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £289,522 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2019 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16431e1-54ff-4a5b-ac77-d873a4bd609a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16431e1-54ff-4a5b-ac77-d873a4bd609a
  25th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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