--- title: "New Dynamics of Ageing Programme (NDA Tender)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # New Dynamics of Ageing Programme (NDA Tender) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2fdf8b15-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking submissions for the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme (NDA Tender), focused on services in research and development consultancy, specifically within the evaluation sector. The procurement is currently in the active planning stage and was published on 12 January 2016, with a tender submission deadline set for 15 February 2016. The successful contract will be applied from 29 February 2016 to 31 October 2016, with an estimated contract value of £40,000, covering delivery to several regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, as well as broader research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in evaluations and assessments, particularly those who have reviewed similar programmes, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance exposure and growth for businesses looking to expand in public sector contracts. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The ESRC is seeking to commission an evaluation to consider the achievements of the NDA Programme . The evaluation will also build on and complement earlier evaluation activities that considered the quality and impact of aspects of NDA, including evaluations of individual research projects and an impact evaluation of the NDA Programme . *Bidders are strongly recommended to consider the final report of the impact evaluation of the NDA Programme (available on ESRC website - http://www.esrc.ac.uk/files/research/evaluation-and-impact/evaluating-the-impact-of-the-new-dynamics-of-ageing-research-programme-final-report/) before designing their approach. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f66d0ad-8a24-4c87-9ba1-482014646026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Feb 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 23 Mar 2018 at 10:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f66d0ad-8a24-4c87-9ba1-482014646026 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f66d0ad-8a24-4c87-9ba1-482014646026 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f66d0ad-8a24-4c87-9ba1-482014646026 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5b725dc-7851-4f66-aba6-89140e303f16 AW4.1 S1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ecfe1be-07c9-4f71-aa55-d8a2e17e13bd ITQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac775bd8-a902-4ece-b774-c9680b8c0e83 Bidder Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db6e68bb-8a53-4c84-bb17-1b5674ea86b1 Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8e2e74e-1ff6-4bbb-b645-91ecc9ecff0e AW4.1 S1 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11883dea-2221-4cd2-8092-fefc47ceec9a ITQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c44ce0e-713e-418c-818f-60f286bbab20 Bidder Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a981109-7e4e-484f-b25c-c7cfacd2fb40 Logging into Emptoris for the first time ## Notice URLs - http://www.esrc.ac.uk/files/research/evaluation-and-impact/evaluating-the-impact-of-the-new-dynamics-of-ageing-research-programme-final-report/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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