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title: "CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)"
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# CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44e3de39-5dfb-4201-88a2-0bf8b47e37d4

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CR20156 - Analysis of the Outcomes and Impacts of the Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF)" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The procurement took place within the engineering and physical sciences sector, focused on research and development consultancy services. It was initiated through a selective procurement method under a dynamic purchasing system and was awarded on 4th March 2021. The contract value is £53,931.25 and covers a period from 15th March 2021 to 20th August 2021. The final bid submission deadline was 19th February 2021, with the delivery addressed to Swindon, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those capable of conducting detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the requirement for comprehensive impact evaluation and case study development. Firms like Warwick Economics & Development Ltd, who successfully won this contract, exemplify the type of businesses that can capitalize on such opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their market position.

## Notice

**This contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS - RM6018 via further competition.** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Friday, 19th February at 11:00. Brief Description of Requirement: The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have commissioned this study to critically review the value and impact of the investments made via the UKRI Plastics Research and Innovation Fund (PRIF). The key deliverables for this study will be the development of a detailed and in-depth impact report, including quantitative and qualitative analysis of outcomes, and a series of high quality case studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9111e-f05e-4e82-8239-82275ee15076 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 20 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,931 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,931 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARWICK ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT |

## 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

- 26 Apr 2021 at 08:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9111e-f05e-4e82-8239-82275ee15076
- 31 Mar 2021 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9111e-f05e-4e82-8239-82275ee15076

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99d9111e-f05e-4e82-8239-82275ee15076
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/742e25c5-6e3a-4feb-a618-68db7912ab08
  CR20156 - RM6018 - Letter of appointment (redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/87e91d08-db94-4f8a-aab0-3b8f18868164
  CR20156 - RM6018 - Contract Terms (redacted)_Part1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bb391be2-d11c-441e-8a09-93093932d10b
  CR20156 - RM6018 - Contract Terms (redacted)_Part2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e526baa0-93bc-4568-b743-1979d02830de
  CR20156 - RM6018 - Contract Terms (redacted)_Part3

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