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title: "Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Faraday Battery"
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# Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Faraday Battery

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbcad6d9-91de-4064-87ca-41ca85ebb3fa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund - Faraday Battery" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, categorised under research and development consultancy services (CPV code 73200000), took place in Swindon, England. The procurement method employed was a mini competition under the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework. The tender period concluded on 5th April 2018, and the associated contract was awarded on 18th April 2018, with a contract duration from 19th April 2018 to 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £494,718.83, and the award notice was published on 6th June 2018.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in research and evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in economic research and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find suitable opportunities to participate, leveraging their capabilities in delivering impactful evaluations. Companies focusing on market analysis, polling, and statistics may particularly benefit from aligning their offerings with the objectives of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to valuable governmental initiatives.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Lot 3 The Shadow UKRI board through Innovate UK, EPSRC, and APC are committed to collecting evidence to understand the impacts of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Faraday Battery Challenge. Bids are invited for an evaluation of the Programme to gain insight into the outcomes and impact of the delivery plan aims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a457ee-c165-4ff9-8d34-b17d33a2fa6f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BIS Research & Evaluation Framework Mini competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £494,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £494,718 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## 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

- 6 Jun 2018 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a457ee-c165-4ff9-8d34-b17d33a2fa6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a457ee-c165-4ff9-8d34-b17d33a2fa6f
  6th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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