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# SLA Programme Evaluation Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bcba85e-479e-4b97-b32a-02386c9f8907

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "SLA Programme Evaluation Study," was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited for research and development consultancy services. This process falls under a mini-competition within the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework. The tender period ended on 3rd November 2017, while the contract period commenced on 20th November 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2018. The evaluation study is to be conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, focusing on the impact of the Core Computational Science Support Programme funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and businesses specialising in market and economic research. Companies that possess expertise in conducting evaluations, particularly in the academic sector or scientific research, may find themselves well-suited to compete. With a value of £76,475, this contract is aligned with businesses looking to leverage their research capabilities to support government projects and showcase their impact on the scientific community.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 3 STFC's vision is to maximise the impact of our knowledge, skills, facilities and resources for the benefit of the United Kingdom and its people. In 2010, STFC set out a ten-year strategy to deliver this vision, through our three strategic goals of world-class research, world-class innovation, and world-class skills. Capturing and reporting the impact of STFC's work to Government and other key stakeholders is a key part of our remit and charter. As part of this remit, we are required by Government to produce evidence of the impact from our programmes, projects and facilities, as set out in the BEIS Evaluation Plan published in January 2016. The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) wishes to commission an evaluation study on the Core Computational Science Support Programme funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with STFC. (Referred to hereafter as the "SLA Programme".) The SLA Programme consists of a number of work packages (WP), each supporting a community of (mainly) Academic researchers. The SLA Programme is delivered and managed within the Scientific Computing Department at the STFC Rutherford Appleton and Daresbury Laboratories. The objectives of the study are to deliver two reports which provide evidence on how far the intended aims and objectives of the SLA Programme are being met, and therefore the added value of supporting the computer science community in this way. A two level assessment is required, a process evaluation on the overall activities and an output evaluation on the support for individual communities or subject themes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da78c8bb-bd30-451c-8eb8-1522bda947a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Mini Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,475 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## 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

- 23 Apr 2018 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da78c8bb-bd30-451c-8eb8-1522bda947a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da78c8bb-bd30-451c-8eb8-1522bda947a9
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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