--- title: "GB-London: RSSB2715 - Making research findings more accessible and memorable" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSSB" published: "2018-07-11" --- # GB-London: RSSB2715 - Making research findings more accessible and memorable Buyer: RSSB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64a47969-239b-4ec5-b16f-d2ece51e1bb2.json) ## Summary The RSSB, located in London, is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "GB-London: RSSB2715 - Making research findings more accessible and memorable". This procurement, classified under telecommunication consultancy services, is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 10 August 2018. The contract is anticipated to start on 3 September 2018 and will last until 29 March 2019, with a total contract value of £100,000, and a minimum value of £50,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of bidders. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses aiming to grow, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative communication solutions tailored for research findings. Companies with expertise in creating engaging multimedia content, such as videos or infographics, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful candidates will support RSSB's strategic shift towards making research conclusions more accessible and impactful across various audiences. ## Notice The RSSB R&D programme has been active for over 15 years and during that period more than 500 research projects have been delivered. The programme is funded with public money and there are cross-industry groups that act as clients for projects within different topic areas. It covers a broad range of issues, ranging from addressing focussed engineering topics (for example how to optimise the use of sanders on trains) to broad system challenges (such as the changing world climate). Given the nature of this content, it is important to communicate this in a simple and concise way that is also precise, exciting and memorable to the people that need to take the findings forward. The historical approach has been to publish a 2 to 4 page research summary (known as a 'research in brief') and the full report on the RSSB website. These documents have often been published in parallel with presentations of findings to cross-industry groups. More recently, and only for key findings, we have experimented with different communication means including videos and infographics. Some members of staff and some of our partners in the delivery of research are better than others in identifying and delivering key messages in an engaging way. Most still fail to pay sufficient attention to key findings and how those might be implemented in the real world and make a difference. 2 Overall objectives In 2018/19 we want to achieve a significant improvement in the way we communicate research findings and make them accessible. We want to rely less on reports and traditional 'research in brief' summaries and more on key simple messages delivered in a number of different ways (for example for posting on the web, use in presentations, etc.). The R&D team has embraced this challenge but need to be supported and guided, and the in-house communication team doesn't have the resources to provide the help needed. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bb284-935e-462c-aefd-7056caeca574 | | 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 | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | RSSB | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2M 2RB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2018 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bb284-935e-462c-aefd-7056caeca574 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bb284-935e-462c-aefd-7056caeca574 11th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-RSSB2715---Making-research-findings-more-accessible-and-memorable/C4ZXV2H453 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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