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title: "CS21449 Catapult Evaluation Framework & Methodology Support"
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# CS21449 Catapult Evaluation Framework & Methodology Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e62a0bc-0f3e-4a3a-997f-a4fe11c3493f

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "CS21449 Catapult Evaluation Framework & Methodology Support" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited in collaboration with UKRI - Innovate UK and BEIS, focusing on evaluation consultancy services. The contract, valued at £49,656.25, was awarded to Frontier Economics Ltd on 17 September 2021, with the project scheduled to run from 4 October 2021 to 28 February 2022. The tender period ended on 8 September 2021, and the designated delivery location is in the South West of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted as a limited method, specifically through competitive quotations (below threshold).

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by providing evaluation consultancy services. Firms with expertise in consultancy, particularly those familiar with working across multiple sectors, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this project could enhance visibility and open avenues for collaboration within the innovation landscape, especially across the nine designated Catapults.

## Notice

UKRI - Innovate UK, in collaboration with BEIS (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department- for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy) and the 9 Catapults, has designed a programme of work to be delivered over 3 months (October - December 2021). UKRI are seeking one supplier for the award of this contract to deliver this programme work across each of the 9 Catapults.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24f47df-e77a-446e-acac-e291a16ec4ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,656 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,381 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 17:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24f47df-e77a-446e-acac-e291a16ec4ba
- 13 Dec 2021 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24f47df-e77a-446e-acac-e291a16ec4ba
- 1 Oct 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24f47df-e77a-446e-acac-e291a16ec4ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24f47df-e77a-446e-acac-e291a16ec4ba
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c03d1bc3-28d6-4306-9932-e9ccb63bd902
  CS21449 Contract Variation 001

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-

## Provenance

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