--- title: "CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-04-28" --- # CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d2fb98-5fb2-4c94-9405-9684d32b8ba5.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CR20130 - Innovate UK Covid 19 Funding Response Programme Evaluation" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. With a focus on the research and development consultancy services industry, this tender pertains to the evaluation of Innovate UK's funding response programmes. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018. The process began with a contract start date of 1st February 2021 and spans until 30th June 2025, following several modifications extending the end date. Located in Swindon, England, and managed by Kallista Thomas, the initial tender period concluded on 13th January 2021. The contract, valued at £621,930.67, saw Ipsos (Market Research) Limited as the supplier, marking the current stage as 'Award Complete'. This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in research consulting and economic analysis. As a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, it allows businesses specialised in market research and development consultancy to engage with government projects. Additionally, inclusion in such projects can enhance visibility and reputation for participating businesses, fostering potential partnerships and broadening networks within the public sector. Establishments seeking to leverage such opportunities should have robust capabilities in conducting comprehensive programme evaluations and generating impactful insights. The process underscores the importance of adhering to submission protocols via designated digital platforms. ## Notice ***Modification of the Contract*** CR20130 001 - The total contract value shall be increased by y PS74,078.00 excluding VAT. CR20130 002 - The contract end date will be changed from 30th November 2023 to 30th September 2024. CR20130 003 - The contract end date will be changed from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. CR20130 004 - The contract end date will be changed from 31st March 2025 to 30th June 2025. ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The scope of the evaluation is to assess the impacts of the following programmes as well as the aggregate effect of Innovate UK's response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a | | 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 | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,169,782 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH; MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL | ## 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 - 28 Apr 2025 at 09:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a - 8 Oct 2024 at 14:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a - 7 Aug 2023 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a - 5 Feb 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f63eda6-6df6-44cf-a390-e96e29d68a1a 7th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8fab855-6734-4a9a-80fe-58741beaa71a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4274f2dd-6daf-4424-8dfe-7d0986afa78b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5018f58f-a78b-44c2-8aec-16cdc904a398 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb4fc3ea-c6ae-4298-b3f9-16bd6048a879 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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