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title: "UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme"
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# UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f59a2fe-f241-4e76-9a19-15b164cb886b

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for the "UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme" to enhance engagement with underrepresented groups in research and innovation through cultural institutions. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 29 April 2022, with a submission deadline for tenders set for 10 June 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 9 August 2022 and run until 8 August 2024, with a total value of £230,000. The programme falls within the industry category of business and management consultancy services, and it will be delivered across the South West region of the United Kingdom under an open procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in managing grant programmes and learning engagement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy field may find this an excellent fit, especially those with experience in inclusivity initiatives and community engagement. Competing for this contract may enable successful bidders to establish lasting relationships with a prominent research organisation while contributing positively to societal development through cultural engagement.

## Notice

UKRI is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a programme that will engage underrepresented groups with research and innovation, through museums, galleries and science centres. The programme should consist of two interrelated elements: *administration of grants programme *a learning and engagement programme. The programme will ideally be delivered between August 2022 and August 2024, with some flexibility around the start date, The duration will be 24 months with the option of a time based only extension of up to 3 months if required, subject to UKRI's approval. A maximum budget for both elements is up to PS230K (excluding VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c7ad0b-fe7c-4bf5-ba0a-62af67d8cb73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2022 - 8 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c7ad0b-fe7c-4bf5-ba0a-62af67d8cb73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c7ad0b-fe7c-4bf5-ba0a-62af67d8cb73
  29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./UY2Q86N98X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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