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title: "UK SBS FWRECR16088HEFCE - Expert Analysis of HEFCE Knowledge Exchange Institutional Strategies"
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# UK SBS FWRECR16088HEFCE - Expert Analysis of HEFCE Knowledge Exchange Institutional Strategies

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3717e99c-a1d0-43ac-8273-8c409bcf117d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking expert analysis of HEFCE knowledge exchange institutional strategies through the tender titled "UK SBS FWRECR16088HEFCE." This project falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with a total value of £145,587.50. The contract covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period starting on 19 October 2016 and ending on 31 August 2017. The tender process has been completed, and the award for the contract was published on 29 November 2016, following an evaluation of submissions received before the tender period deadline of 26 September 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy, research, and economic analysis, especially those with strengths in higher education and knowledge transfer initiatives. Given the focus on enhancing knowledge exchange in line with government policy, organisations with expertise in evaluating institutional strategies and fostering collaborations between higher education institutions and industry would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting a commitment to providing opportunities for diverse suppliers in the procurement process.

## Notice

UKSBS Research & Evaluation Framework Lot 4 Government and HEFCE knowledge exchange policy and priorities HEFCE uses the term 'knowledge exchange' (KE) as shorthand for the multiple interactions between HEIs and businesses, public services, charities and communities to create societal and economic benefit. These interactions include joint research and development projects, consultancy, training and setting up new companies. The Government set out its priorities for KE in the Higher Education White Paper and the HEFCE 2016-17 grant letter. The government is committed to KE for the long-term. The government set out its expectation in the productivity plan that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should make an even stronger contribution to the UK economy and society. Sustainable rebalanced growth and tackling the productivity challenge are key over-arching objectives for government for KE. Government has also set out its wish for HEFCE to continue to pursue its robust outcome-based funding approach to Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF), linked with submission and acceptance of long-term institutional strategies for KE - the subject of this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cf4d2-4598-46f2-944e-3a4ac93ff2ed |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,587 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,587 |
| 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 | SN11 0QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Calne South |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 29 Nov 2016 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cf4d2-4598-46f2-944e-3a4ac93ff2ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48cf4d2-4598-46f2-944e-3a4ac93ff2ed
  29th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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