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title: "Research Impact and Funding Consultant - AWARD"
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# Research Impact and Funding Consultant - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cd2668f-addc-40ee-b948-429c2a3700ca

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## Summary

The University of Hertfordshire has awarded a contract for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant. The contract, valued at £245,640 GBP, was awarded to Researchful Limited. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st March 2024 and run until 30th September 2028. The services fall under the main procurement category of 'Research and development consultancy services'. The contracting authority, University of Hertfordshire, is located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

This tender for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant by the University of Hertfordshire presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the research and development consultancy sector. Businesses able to provide high-quality consultancy services and demonstrate a track record of research impact could compete effectively for this contract. The contract duration of up to 4.5 years offers stability and the potential for long-term business growth. Interested parties are encouraged to review the tender documentation for detailed contract terms and conditions.

## Notice

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up a contract for a Research Impact and Funding Consultant to the University and all group companies. It is intended that the contract will commence on signature of the contract by both parties and run for a maximum term of 4.5 years maximum (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties to the contract extension). The contract will be reviewed yearly on each anniversary of the contract award and will be renewed for the following year subject to performance and value for money. The yearly renewal must be agreed by both parties in writing. The University reserves the right not to renew on the yearly anniversary. Submission of a tender is acceptance of the contract terms and conditions. A copy has been included in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80793fe-5db9-461a-97a1-57557aa40ea9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £205,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,640 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80793fe-5db9-461a-97a1-57557aa40ea9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80793fe-5db9-461a-97a1-57557aa40ea9
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.ac.uk

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