--- title: "TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-16" --- # TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council (MCC) is inviting tenders for the "TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences" project, which aims to establish a framework for research and intelligence to meet various needs across Manchester. The tender period closes at 11:00 AM on 16th July 2021, with the contract intended to run from 1st November 2021 to 31st October 2023. The procurement process follows a selective method under a restricted procedure and is classified under the CPV category for Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The total value of the contract is £3,000,000 and services will primarily be delivered to the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in research, data analysis, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in data management, primary research, evaluation methodologies, economic intelligence, and analytics will find it particularly beneficial. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are indicated as suitable participants for this tender. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to significant projects and potentially expand their client base within public sector markets. ## Notice Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a framework to help delivery its research and intelligence work, in support of its wider objectives. The framework will provide a mechanism through which expert support and advice can be effectively obtained to meet the myriad of needs of Manchester. Framework Structure The Performance Research and Intelligence (PRI) function in MCC is establishing a procurement framework which will help support the work of the directorate, The Council and our partners. The Research, Evaluation and Data Science (REDS) Framework covers a broad range of activities which have been structured into six areas, known as LOTs. LOT 1 - Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing * Coding of text, including responses to open text consultation questions and internal case notes * Sentiment analysis * Machine learning analysis * Transcribing audio files * Recoding and transforming datafiles LOT 2 - Primary Research * Opinion research - Measuring perceptions and opinions of residents, businesses, service users via interviews, survey, focus groups * Observation/ ethnographic research * Insights including behavioral insights LOT 3 - Evaluations and Impact Assessments of Projects and Programmes * Theory of Change and Logic Model development * Evaluation and Impact Assessments of projects and programmes including both outcome and process evaluation * Cost Benefit Analysis * Randomised Controlled Trials * Rapid Evidence Reviews of services, systems and current internal practice * Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and Health Impact Assessments (HIA) LOT 4 - Property & Economic Intelligence * Residential property market analysis * Commercial property market analysis * Economic research including businesses, employment and skills LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling * Analysis of complex data and presentation to a wide range of audiences * Statistical Analysis, including descriptive statistics of time series, trends and demographic information * Statistical Modelling, including classification and regression modelling to support population segmentation, risk stratification and predictive modelling * Analysis of markets, including Social Care Markets * Population and Service needs assessments to inform policy and commissioning * Implementing data standards, quality and supporting approaches / systems * Analysis and Modelling of demand for services to support service planning and commissioning decisions * Presentation of analytics and modelling output to non-specialist audiences within bespoke and existing reports * Development of analytical and modelling processes into standard workflows. LOT 6 - Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation * Rapid review and synthesis of multiple and complementary evidence sources * Complex systems modelling * Advanced and cross-discipline economic analysis Additional information: 24 months with 24 extensions available. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday 16th July as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The framework will be for two years exp ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b9f53-3633-4da1-a27a-df587c74c8d5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2021 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b9f53-3633-4da1-a27a-df587c74c8d5 - 16 Jun 2021 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe0ba9-a102-4f43-b991-322d1973ef9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572b9f53-3633-4da1-a27a-df587c74c8d5 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74fe0ba9-a102-4f43-b991-322d1973ef9b 16th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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