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title: "Research Impact Consultant - 2017"
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# Research Impact Consultant - 2017

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86fcf2d0-f962-4921-b681-5a5e1d90e0f0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Research Impact Consultant - 2017" was conducted by the University of Hertfordshire, aimed at appointing a consultant to support the university's REF2021. This project falls under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000) and was located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 29th December 2017 and the contract duration running from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2020. The total contract value was £138,750.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and research services sector to expand their offerings, particularly those with expertise in academic research evaluation. Firms that specialise in consultancy services, especially those experienced in higher education sectors, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The successful bidder was O'Brien Research Communications Limited, making them a model for similar businesses seeking to engage in future public procurement processes.

## Notice

The appointment of Research of a impact consultant to support the university's REF2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd78a06-b9a9-4e30-bd7e-f7edfb312586 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,750 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HATFIELD |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Hatfield South West |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | O'BRIEN RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS |

## 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 Aug 2019 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd78a06-b9a9-4e30-bd7e-f7edfb312586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd78a06-b9a9-4e30-bd7e-f7edfb312586
  5th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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