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title: "UK SBS FWRECR17052HEFCE - UK Research Partnership Investment Fund Evaluation"
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# UK SBS FWRECR17052HEFCE - UK Research Partnership Investment Fund Evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34c13774-dad2-4ecc-8383-bd2635aadbcd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR17052HEFCE - UK Research Partnership Investment Fund Evaluation" has been initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls under the industry category of 'Research and development consultancy services,' with a specific focus on evaluating projects related to the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund. The tender was active until 25th April 2017, and the awarded contract period spans from 12th June 2017 to 30th September 2017. The total contract value is £19,825, and the evaluation will support further investment in educational programmes in England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and evaluation services within the education sector. Companies that focus on market and economic research or those with experience in providing educational programme evaluations are particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement process not only fosters competition among SMEs but also encourages innovation in research methodologies, enabling successful bidders to contribute to shaping future investments in higher education projects.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 3 As part of HEFCE's role on UKRPIF it is responsible for monitoring progress and evaluating the success of the individual projects and the overall programme. An assessment of emerging project outcomes is required to support this role and also to provide evidence to make the case for further investment in the scheme. Alongside this interim evaluation HEFCE will also be developing a framework for the long-term evaluation of UKRPIF. The outcomes of this interim review will inform that work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca8925e-9c10-4873-9759-2b32475a55c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,825 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2017 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca8925e-9c10-4873-9759-2b32475a55c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ca8925e-9c10-4873-9759-2b32475a55c0
  22nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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