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title: "The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund"
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# The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-656fc797-4ded-428d-a389-fad0f7a8d301

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## Summary

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to award a contract titled "The Main Evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund", focusing on the evaluation of the first two stages of the GCRF. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to run from 3rd April 2020 until 31st March 2025. The tender, with a total value of £2,957,541, had a submission deadline of 7th February 2020 and is open to delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method employed is selective, and the contract was awarded to ITAD Ltd.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities involved in research and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in global challenges research, data analysis, and programme evaluations would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility, and contribute to impactful research that addresses key development questions relevant to the international community.

## Notice

The procured service is the delivery of the Main Stage evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). In scope is only Stage 1 and Stage 2, as set out in the GCRF Foundation Stage report. These stages address the following research questions: is GCRF relevant, fair, well targeted and well managed?; how are GCRF's signature investments working, and what have they achieved?; what results has GCRF produced or contributed to, and what has worked in terms of transforming outputs to outcomes?; and has GCRF made a difference to UK's ability to deliver cutting-edge research on global challenges for development? Stage 3, which addresses the question "Has GCRF made a difference to the sustainable and inclusive prosperity of people in developing countries? " is not in the scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19f072d-fc90-4805-b6a1-1efa3abbc325 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,957,541 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,957,541 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19f072d-fc90-4805-b6a1-1efa3abbc325

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19f072d-fc90-4805-b6a1-1efa3abbc325
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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