--- title: "UK SBS CR18142 International landscape study: an exploration of research and innovation systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-11-08" --- # UK SBS CR18142 International landscape study: an exploration of research and innovation systems Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f583e9a-db76-49f7-9358-8c0a94525ad2.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, pertains to the contract titled "UK SBS CR18142 International landscape study: an exploration of research and innovation systems". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total value of £37,700. The tender period concluded on 22 October 2018, and the contract formally commenced on 7 November 2018, set to expire on 28 February 2019. The procurement method used was a selective process, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research consultancy and analysis, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive assessments of different national research systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the eligibility criteria favour their involvement. Companies that excel in desk research, data analysis, and qualitative methodologies, alongside those with experience in international research contexts, would be well-placed to compete for this contract and potentially expand their market reach through successful project engagement. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation- Research England had a requirement for; To undertake an examination of a selection of nations' approaches to research assessment and its relationship to funding. The study will take into account the role of governments, funders, universities, research organisations, and other funders of research in the national systems. The study will build on Research Performance Based Funding Systems: a Comparative Assessment which provides an introductory assessment to a number of nations' systems. The sample of countries will include countries with close to equivalent systems to the UK, countries with very different but successful systems, and emerging research nations. The purpose of this research is to address the following key questions: * What is the range of research assessment approaches deployed by research active nations? * What is the relationship between a nation's research assessment approach and funding? * How are the approaches developed and evaluated? The research sample should include: countries with similar systems to the UK; countries with systems that are successful but different to the UK; and systems developing in emerging research nations. The full list of nations to be examined will be selected in dialogue with the successful bidders and bidders should provide a preliminary list as part of their proposal. The sample should aim to capture the diversity of approaches globally and will not be restricted geographically. To inform the costings of the proposal we suggest a sample of 15-20 countries. Researchers are asked to apply a range of methods including desk research, analysis of existing data and where appropriate, remote interviewing. The primary output will be a written report to Research England containing a clear assessment of the systems examined. The report will be published. Research England will work closely with the project team throughout and will require weekly updates by email or telephone as required updates on progress and findings. The requirement was advertised under CR150025BIS BEIS Research & Evaluation Framework- Lot 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d249b6e-73bd-4f01-9fb0-18702c5d99e1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,700 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £37,700 | | 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 | TECHNOPOLIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2018 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d249b6e-73bd-4f01-9fb0-18702c5d99e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d249b6e-73bd-4f01-9fb0-18702c5d99e1 8th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfebc5ab-35ea-4b2b-acf6-91eb2a02f6e4 Mini Competition- Final ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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