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title: "UKRI-2129 The Provision of a Programme Enhancement Team for the Connecting Capability Fund"
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# UKRI-2129 The Provision of a Programme Enhancement Team for the Connecting Capability Fund

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6903cd7e-1bf0-44e5-adc3-5731ce5d4f22

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has recently awarded the contract for "UKRI-2129 The Provision of a Programme Enhancement Team for the Connecting Capability Fund" to PA Consulting Services Ltd. The procurement process was under an open procedure and had a total contract value of £286,000. The contract period is from 1st September 2022 to 1st March 2024. The buying organisation was BIP Solutions Limited, and the tender deadline was on 31st August 2022.

This tender opportunity for the provision of a Programme Enhancement Team presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, specifically those offering business and management consultancy services, to engage with UKRI's Connecting Capability Fund programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement contracts should consider participating in this type of competitive tendering process for service provision.

## Notice

Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is seeking a provider for the provision of a Programme Enhancement Team (PET) which will provide support to the Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) programme to maximise the benefits from the projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a96f0-2f10-40ed-9b9a-c9d4df035e32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a96f0-2f10-40ed-9b9a-c9d4df035e32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a96f0-2f10-40ed-9b9a-c9d4df035e32
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=722865404
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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