--- title: "CR19105 - Evaluation of UKRI's Fund for International Collaboration" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-05-18" --- # CR19105 - Evaluation of UKRI's Fund for International Collaboration Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f2c3d28-40eb-4b79-9f58-71b51f462f7a.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the evaluation of UKRI's Fund for International Collaboration. This tender is classified under the research and development consultancy services category, situated in London, United Kingdom. Although the tender has closed, bids were accepted until 23rd March 2020, and the contract was awarded to Technopolis Ltd on 7th May 2020, with a total value of £426,400. The contract period spans from 14th May 2020 to 31st December 2024, using a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in research, evaluation, and consultancy services. Companies that specialise in market and economic research, polling, and statistics may find valuable avenues for growth, especially those with experience in internationally collaborative research and innovation. Engaging in such evaluations can aid in enhancing service delivery and maximising the impact of public funding, creating a solid foundation for future contracts in the public sector. ## Notice ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 23rd March 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The aim of the evaluation is to inform ongoing and future improvements of the fund to maximise the value of public funding (in particular, the possibility of future growth of the FIC) and demonstrate what the fund delivered for taxpayers and help UKRI build the evidence base on 'what works' in internationally collaborative Research and Innovation (R&I). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b7cb0-65d0-452d-924f-22f81241c9d1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2020 | | Contract period | 13 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £398,400 | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 18 May 2021 at 15:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b7cb0-65d0-452d-924f-22f81241c9d1 - 15 May 2020 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b7cb0-65d0-452d-924f-22f81241c9d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3b7cb0-65d0-452d-924f-22f81241c9d1 15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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