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title: "UK SBS FWRECR16081 NERC Doctoral Training Partnership"
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# UK SBS FWRECR16081 NERC Doctoral Training Partnership

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c62767b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is overseeing a procurement process for the "UK SBS FWRECR16081 NERC Doctoral Training Partnership" in the market and economic research sector, based in the South West of England. This evaluation contract, which holds a value of £12,750, is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the Tender phase with a deadline for submissions on 30th August 2016. The contract period commenced on 7th September 2016 and will run until 30th September 2017. The procurement method used for this contract is classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in conducting evaluations and analyses. Companies that can provide high-quality reporting and deliver insights from survey data would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contracting authority is looking for suppliers capable of collating and synthesising information effectively to assist in future commissioning discussions for Doctoral Training Partnerships, thus diversifying and strengthening market presence.

## Notice

1. Provide an independent evaluation through collating and analysing the responses to the NERC Doctoral Training Partnership surveys and interviews * Collation and detailed analysis of survey responses Complete collation and detailed analysis of over 700 responses to the DTP surveys. This should include relating all of the data to the success criteria, to individual DTPs, grouping respondents and translating the dataset into manageable information. * Presentation of survey findings Present the outputs in a format that can easily be digested. * Collation, analysis and presentation of interview findings Collate/analyse the outputs from interviews, then present preliminary data and interim findings in a format that can be translated into information/papers for the associated Advisory Board in December 2016. Produce a high level, public facing report that includes case studies and infographics, where appropriate. 2. Produce an independent report for NERC to take to the associated Advisory Board to discuss evaluation results and make recommendations for commissioning DTPs in the future * Final data collation, analysis and report-writing Once all of the DTP evaluation interviews have taken place, analyse the evaluation data as a whole, to provide feedback reports to individual DTPs and to document detailed overarching messages highlighted by the evaluation. Present suggested recommendations based on analysis, providing the evaluation and subsequent future design of the DTP commissioning process with important independence. * Final report Collect supporting information from wherever relevant to support the DTP evaluation, working closely with the Research Careers team. Produce a final report that NERC will use to discuss the evaluation results and suggested recommendations for commissioning DTPs in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad61bba5-6547-474b-9c5b-e8850de4fa0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,225 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREERS RESEARCH & ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC |

## 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad61bba5-6547-474b-9c5b-e8850de4fa0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad61bba5-6547-474b-9c5b-e8850de4fa0b
  12th October 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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