--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1528 Catapults - Sector Insights and Review of their Role" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2021-06-25" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-1528 Catapults - Sector Insights and Review of their Role Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33ba1a5a-23cb-4425-b2e3-ad3c458324e0.json) ## Summary UK Research and Innovation is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1528 Catapults - Sector Insights and Review of their Role," which focuses on analysing the impact of Catapults on their respective sectors since 2014. This procurement falls under the category of market research services, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 July 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 30 July 2021 and conclude on 30 November 2021. The work will be conducted from Swindon, UK, and includes the production of nine reports assessing sector trends and the contribution of Catapults. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research, analysis, and sector insights. Businesses that possess expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, as well as experience in stakeholder consultations, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of technological sectors and the ability to deliver detailed reports within a tight timeline will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK requires an overview and detailed reports of the role Catapults have played to shape sector and technology. The aim of this programme of work is to provide an overview to the key trends in each Catapult's respective sector since their establishment in 2014. For each sector, a report will be produced highlighting the role the Catapult has played to shape the sector/ technology. This work is not focused on how Catapults have engaged/ supported businesses/their customers but the support role they have played at a sector level. Objectives: *This project is to be delivered within a 13 week period, with nine reports produced, one for each Catapult. We anticipate the High Value Manufacturing report will incorporate all seven centres, hence we expect this report will be longer in length. *Set out a workplan and framework for analysing each sector since 2014 and the role the Catapult has played, using mixed methods including desktop quantitative and qualitative research, and consultations with key stakeholders and sector experts *At agreed milestones, present findings to the project team for review *Provide an additional summary report covering key findings and demonstrating/ providing insights into how the sector has evolved over the period and the role that the Catapult has played in shaping the sector. The final report must also incorporate an overview of the methodology employed and sources used. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6837a966-84b0-4eaf-8e00-4a4417480858 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6837a966-84b0-4eaf-8e00-4a4417480858 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6837a966-84b0-4eaf-8e00-4a4417480858 25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1528-Catapults---Sector-Insights-and-Review-of-their-Role/Z69B5J7ZFN Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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