--- title: "Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-04" --- # Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-667af172-c822-40e3-9d8b-baa739271dd3.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buyer, seeking services for a project titled "Research to help UKRI effectively drive research and innovation that influences economic growth". This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 12th January 2021, while the contract is expected to run from 5th February 2021 to 29th October 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in economic growth strategies related to research and innovation. Businesses that are agile and can respond to policy influences in the UK will find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £99,969.72, has been won by SQW Limited, indicating a competitive market with potential for new players to enter and secure similar contracts in future procurement cycles. ## Notice ** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 12th January 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this study is to understand what evidence there currently is about the role of various R&I levers in driving UK's economic growth. Specifically, the study looks to understand the various R&I related policy levers, and their contribution to spurring growth. We list key questions relating to the overall aim here. We anticipate that the successful bidder will propose a more specific angle/study design that speaks to these bigger questions. Additional information: ** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED ** About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3dd58-1e6c-421b-8542-a59304b4f27f | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £99,969 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | SQW | ## 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 - 4 Feb 2021 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3dd58-1e6c-421b-8542-a59304b4f27f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f3dd58-1e6c-421b-8542-a59304b4f27f 4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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