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title: "UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme"
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# UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e998957-c82f-4d0c-ace8-3d78baeca9c8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme. The procurement process has been completed, with a total budget of £1,188,639. The contract period will run from May 21, 2024, to March 31, 2030. The tender method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on May 20, 2024. UKRI is based in Swindon, UK, and falls under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those adept in administration services, to collaborate with UKRI in implementing the Community Research Networks programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this project. The programme aims to build capacity for research engagement across the UK, fostering collaboration and knowledge diversity. Interested businesses should note the start date in April 2024 and the strategic importance of this public engagement initiative.

## Notice

UKRI are looking for a supplier who can work with us to implement the next phase of the Community Research Networks programme. The supplier(s) will be responsible for working in partnership with UKRI to develop and deliver: *A grant awarding process *A strategic coordination programme The total budget for this programme of work is PS1,200,000 excluding VAT. The work will begin in April 2024 and will be complete by March 2030. Community Research Networks is a funding call launched by UKRI in July 2022. The purpose of the programme is to fund consortia across the UK to build the capacity, capability and connectivity required to support sustainable and equitable community engagement with research. This programme supports our public engagement strategy objective to make sure the benefits of research and innovation are shared widely by supporting collaboration and valuing diverse forms of knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd42852-2947-4505-a984-ee7271e13280 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,188,639 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,188,639 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1HL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE YOUNG FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 22 May 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd42852-2947-4505-a984-ee7271e13280

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd42852-2947-4505-a984-ee7271e13280
  22nd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=863829939
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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