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title: "What methods work for what type of R&D investment?"
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# What methods work for what type of R&D investment?

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c74edc0e-cbed-4370-b831-75d463de19a4

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the project titled "What methods work for what type of R&D investment?" in the Research and Development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was selective, including a tender period ending on 20th March 2023, with contract activities planned between 27th April 2023 and 24th November 2023. The contract, valued at £119,825 GBP, was awarded to Technopolis. The project involves creating a repository of real-life case studies focused on RD&I evaluations.

This opportunity, originating from a mini-competition, is seeking suppliers with expertise in advanced RD&I economies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this project. Businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with a track record in real-world evaluation methodologies, are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The project aims to gather international case studies, providing growth opportunities for businesses beyond the UK.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this research is to create a repository of real-life case studies from successful RD&I evaluations in advanced RD&I economies. Several excellent reports and guides provide detailed lists of methods including their theoretical and practical advantages and disadvantages. As this knowledge is already synthesised, we do not want suppliers to replicate or reproduce these studies. We want suppliers to focus on methodologies derived from real world evaluations. We are especially interested in cases from outside the UK as we are less likely to be familiar with them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8fcccc-bf40-4522-bba5-a88263639f7d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2023 - 24 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,825 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8fcccc-bf40-4522-bba5-a88263639f7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c8fcccc-bf40-4522-bba5-a88263639f7d
  16th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a10744b3-201c-4916-9b9b-d9c2c9e51561
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f78ecc1c-f4a8-4924-a192-fb72c89063cf
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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