--- title: "Evaluation of UKRI's Fund for International Collaboration" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-01-16" --- # Evaluation of UKRI's Fund for International Collaboration Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9639225f-a355-4e18-b1df-bb19550881a5.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the evaluation of the Fund for International Collaboration, a UK Research and Innovation initiative. This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently, it is in the planning stage, with key dates including a market engagement event scheduled for the 20th of January 2020, and an engagement end date that has already passed on the 14th of January 2020. This procurement is initiated through a Pre-Information Notice and will utilise the RM6018 Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The intent is to clarify the procurement process and expectations through early engagement with potential providers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with an interest in international cooperation and evaluation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to gather diverse insights on maximising the value of public funding. Engaging in this procurement process could help relevant businesses expand their capabilities and enhance their networks within the public sector, particularly focusing on delivering innovative solutions that contribute to internationally collaborative research and innovation projects. ## Notice **Please note this is not a call for competition** This is a PIN notice for a UK Research and Innovation requirement. The evaluation is to inform ongoing and future improvements to the fund to maximise the value of public funding (in particular, the possibility of future growth of the FIC) and demonstrate what the fund delivered for taxpayers and help UKRI build the evidence base on 'what works' in internationally collaborative Research and Innovation (R&I). The route to market will be via RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS. Agenda:- Introductions Overview of FIC Evaluation Expectations Procurement Overview Please refer to attachment 'UK SBS CR19105 NPIF FIC Evaluation - Pre-market engagement presentation document for more information. A market engagement event will be held on Monday, 20th January 2020, 12:30 - 15:30 in London. This 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 14th January 2020 at 14:00 stating their name, title, email and phone numbers - please note there is a restriction of up to two attendees per organisation. This information should be sent to the following email address: Research@uksbs.co.uk Please ensure that the subject heading for the email is as follows: CR19105 Market Engagement Event. It is anticipated that the tender documentation will be released in January 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 | | 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 | 16 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jan 2020 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 16 Jan 2020 at 09:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 - 16 Jan 2020 at 09:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 - 15 Jan 2020 at 13:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 - 10 Jan 2020 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 - 8 Jan 2020 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11a14a3a-1fb0-473d-accd-e46a95b6b298 16th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd29252c-4fff-440d-89d0-e5587f1f5151 Pre-market engagement presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09905524-2b72-439b-b131-4e9365579362 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddafbba9-385b-49bf-ab81-c65e7c66a813 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c8b5917-62f5-4525-aca0-5cfd68e23364 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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