--- title: "CR21049 Evaluation of Accelerating Detection of Disease Challenge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-09-20" --- # CR21049 Evaluation of Accelerating Detection of Disease Challenge Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-921c7f02-f402-486a-863e-f2a62dd54c6b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "CR21049 Evaluation of Accelerating Detection of Disease Challenge". This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with an expected maximum value of £482,000, excluding VAT. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including a supplier engagement event scheduled for 4th October 2021, and a deadline for RSVPs on 1st October 2021. The event will take place via Zoom and aims to prepare potential providers for the upcoming tender opportunity related to the evaluation of the Accelerating Detection of Disease (ADD) Challenge. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation, particularly those with expertise in medical or health-related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative solutions that align with the project's objectives. The engagement session will furnish prospective bidders with insights into the evaluation activities required and will clarify the government's expectations, thereby enabling well-prepared submissions that can drive business growth in the health sector. ## Notice ***This is NOT a call for competition*** This is a PIN notice to inform interested suppliers that UK Research and Innovation (Innovate UK) is planning to launch a tender for the maximum value of PS482,000.00 Excluding VAT to commission an independent process and impact evaluation of the Accelerating Detection of Disease (ADD) Challenge (https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/ageing-society/accelerating-detection-of-disease-challenge/). Evaluation of the ADD Challenge is split into four phases: Phase 1 Evaluation Framework Development Phase 2 Baseline Measurement Phase 3 Process Evaluation and Interim Progress Reporting on Evaluation Phase 4 Impact Evaluation UKRI plans to hold the supplier early engagement event before launching the invitation to tender. The early engagement sessions will be held on Monday 4th October 2021, 2pm Via Zoom. Zoom details will be provided after you request an invitation to join the session. The session will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the procurement and the process. Providers wishing to attend need to RSVP by Friday 01/10/21 at 14:00pm. The supplier engagement will include and cover: 1. Intro to ADD Challenge 2. Overview of the Objectives 3. Explanation of the desired evaluation activities 4. Timeframes 5. Q&A Additional information: UKRI plans to hold the supplier early engagement event before launching the invitation to tender. The early engagement sessions will be held on Monday 4th October 2021, 2pm Via Zoom. Zoom details will be provided after you request an invitation to join the session. The session will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the procurement and the process. Providers wishing to attend need to RSVP by Friday 01/10/21 at 14:00pm. The route to market for the tender will be via RM6018 Crown Commercial Services, Research Marketplace DPS. Further details can be found on the link below, as well as how to join the DPS if you are not already registered. Research Marketplace DPS - CCS (crowncommercial.gov.uk) https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018 If you would like to apply for the session please email professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk stating your name, title, email and phone number. This information should be for the attention of Becky Eldridge. Please ensure that the subject heading for the email is as follows: Reference: CR21049 Evaluation of Accelerating Detection of Disease Challenge ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5342fb-5102-4858-916f-e70c9a1a9356 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 20 Sep 2021 at 16:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5342fb-5102-4858-916f-e70c9a1a9356 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5342fb-5102-4858-916f-e70c9a1a9356 20th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018 - https://www.ukri.org/our-work/our-main-funds/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund/ageing-society/accelerating-detection-of-disease-challenge/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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