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title: "UKRI-1668 An Evaluation of Research England's Higher Education Innovation Fund Programme"
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# UKRI-1668 An Evaluation of Research England's Higher Education Innovation Fund Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c1b948a-8629-4825-8631-288840504677

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1668 An Evaluation of Research England's Higher Education Innovation Fund Programme" is initiated by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. This active tender falls under the evaluation consultancy services category and has a total value of £500,000. It is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 26 August 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 31 October 2022 and conclude by 30 April 2024. The procurement method employed is open, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services, particularly those capable of conducting assessments related to higher education funding. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, as the procurement criteria support their participation. Engaging in this contract can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and visibility within the education sector, ultimately fostering business growth and collaboration with a prominent public employer.

## Notice

UKRI-1668 The requirement is for a study to design and deliver an evaluation of the achievements of Research England's (RE's) Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF) programme focused on the period since the last full evaluation of HEIF (2008 to 2020).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26110c4-39bd-4917-9d21-85d1f6f8a461 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| 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 & 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26110c4-39bd-4917-9d21-85d1f6f8a461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26110c4-39bd-4917-9d21-85d1f6f8a461
  6th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./Y5TXG5779X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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