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title: "CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation"
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# CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9404c2d8-2799-4b82-936b-2e73759ba2c1

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CR20101 - University Enterprise Zone: Final and process evaluation" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the sector of research and development consultancy, with associated activities in market and economic research. The procurement method used is a selective process, facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system, and has been awarded to Technopolis Limited as of 23 March 2021. The contract period commenced on the same date and extends until 29 March 2024. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of the University Enterprise Zone pilot in increasing local high-tech innovation commercialisation and understanding implementation challenges, including those posed by Covid-19.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research, consultancy, and market analysis, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in evaluating innovation programmes and understanding their economic impacts would be especially well-suited to compete. The evaluation process not only seeks to determine effectiveness but also to inform future procurement strategies, making it a valuable chance for businesses aiming to contribute to government decision-making in innovation funding.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This was made under Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018 BEIS is accountable to parliament and the taxpayer for its activities. Evaluations are therefore critical in identifying what impact the programmes it funds have had or are likely to have, and whether the delivery method represents the most effective and efficient use of resources. We also need to know how these impacts have been achieved and how similar innovation activities should be organised and procured in future. The aim of this research is to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the University Enterprise Zone pilot to determine the effectiveness of UEZs in increasing the commercialisation of high-tech innovation in a local area. The final evaluation is comprised of two main elements: Firstly, Process evaluation, which is designed to understand the process of how the policy has been implemented and delivered and to identify factors that have helped or hindered its effectiveness. Including an assessment of the impact Covid-19 has had on running and development of the UEZ. Secondly, the impact evaluation, which is concerned with what difference the intervention has made. At the interim evaluation, many of the UEZs had just commenced operations which made it difficult to assess impacts. Furthermore, the tenant survey - designed to establish the additionality of the UEZs, had very low response rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e04bf-1b96-4991-8690-c891ca2b3c7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,050 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 26 Apr 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e04bf-1b96-4991-8690-c891ca2b3c7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362e04bf-1b96-4991-8690-c891ca2b3c7f
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/60281520-5689-4d80-b4b7-b000d2b1d3ab
  CR20101 Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8ee5cc8c-ca36-4296-95de-e1a04d20bff1
  CR20101 Contract Terms Part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/3a4d9cac-eb4f-4720-bd5a-952dc16f9c5b
  CR20101 Contract Terms Part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/434a4173-aea6-4e28-a4ec-783dd42a29c0
  CR20101 Contract Terms Part 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/df4ae6c9-8954-4ae8-b3e1-61eb161500e6
  CR20101 Contract Terms Part 4

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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