--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2144 International Researchers in UK R&D Businesses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2022-10-27" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-2144 International Researchers in UK R&D Businesses Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation is looking for a supplier to support them in filling a recognised gap in knowledge about the way UK businesses and international researchers interact with the immigration system. The contract, with a value of up to £62,500, is expected to last around 16 weeks starting immediately after the award and must be completed by 30th April 2023, extendable up to 31st May 2023. This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the research and development services sector in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2022. Businesses interested in analysing data and collecting evidence from R&D businesses in the industry category may find this tender well-suited for growth and development. ## Notice UKRI requires a supplier to support us in filling a recognised gap in knowledge about the way in which UK businesses and international researchers and innovators in industry interact with the immigration system. To collate evidence to fill this gap in knowledge, the Supplier will be required to; 1) analyse data obtained by UKRI from Research & Development (R&D) businesses to highlight gaps for further exploration, 2) collect evidence from R&D businesses to address the gaps identified from existing data and to answer the research questions laid out in the specification, and 3) to carry out analysis on the new evidence obtained from R&D businesses. The Supplier will provide UKRI with a robust understanding of how UK R&D businesses and international researchers in industry interact with the immigration system. To obtain the full information about this requirement interested suppliers must complete an NDA and the information about Phase 2 will be sent out via Delta e sourcing portal. https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=719419161 The duration of the contract is expected to be in the region of 16 weeks starting immediately after award of contract. All work must be completed by 30th April 2023 but there is scope to extend the time by up to one month until 31st May 2023 with agreement from UKRI if absolutely necessary. The value of the requirement is up to PS62,500 (ex VAT) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdfe52-89d7-4003-b5df-254acca0aeec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2022 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdfe52-89d7-4003-b5df-254acca0aeec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdfe52-89d7-4003-b5df-254acca0aeec 27th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-2144-International-Researchers-in-UK-R&D-Businesses/AB8K3A36BQ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=719419161 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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