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title: "UKRI-2062 An Evaluation of the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund"
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# UKRI-2062 An Evaluation of the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63d7289e-a166-4e4a-bdfe-5c3eee6d71ed

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is currently engaging suppliers for the tender titled "UKRI-2062 An Evaluation of the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund". This procurement falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Planning stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 22nd July 2022. The total estimated value of the evaluation contract is £500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and continue until 30th September 2027.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses focused on evaluation consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research assessments and policy evaluations. Engaging in this market consultation process allows suppliers to understand the requirements and expected outcomes, positioning themselves advantageously for future competitions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering similar evaluation projects will find this tender well-suited for them to pursue growth opportunities.

## Notice

This PIN is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regards to the requirements etailed in Section 2. UKRI would like to invite suppliers to attend an engagement session in order to assess the market's appetite for procuring the proposed Evaluation, to provide information regarding the tender, the expected outcomes from the evaluation and to enable suppliers an opportunity to ask questions regarding the evaluation and these expected outcomes. We request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation. For clarity, this notice is not a Call for Competition; a Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition. Not registering an interest shall not prevent any supplier participating in a future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the preliminary consultation shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa54177-2769-4464-8e94-14e04c191b1c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa54177-2769-4464-8e94-14e04c191b1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa54177-2769-4464-8e94-14e04c191b1c
  29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=685231252
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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