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title: "HEFCE Learning Gain NMMLGP Evaluation"
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# HEFCE Learning Gain NMMLGP Evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52c10a2-0d64-422a-b762-d4f05d771c93

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## Summary

The tender titled "HEFCE Learning Gain NMMLGP Evaluation" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focusing on research and development consultancy services. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with bids having been submitted by the final deadline on 16th October 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 30th October 2017 and is expected to conclude by 29th February 2020. The contract value is approximately £28,000 and will be executed in the postal region BS34 8SR, England. Bidders were required to use the CCS eSourcing Portal to submit their proposals as part of an open procedure below the threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in longitudinal evaluations and higher education projects. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in mixed methodologies and effective communication with clients, as well as SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation scope provides a platform for growth, especially for firms capable of delivering ongoing assessments and reports that align with broader educational programmes.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 16 / 10 / 2017 / year at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The aim: To commission a longitudinal process evaluation of the National Mixed Methodology Learning Gain Project (NMMLGP) which is part of HEFCE's larger Learning Gain programme. The main evaluation activity will be undertaken over a period of 4 months commencing in November 2017 and the second main period of activity is expected during a further 4 months in 2019-2020. However, this may be subject change as dictated by project needs. To maintain understanding of how the project is developing and to ensure that stage 2 of this evaluation aligns with other elements of the wider Learning Gain programme, regular pre-arranged contact between the contractor and the HEFCE project team is expected. As a result of these meetings there may be the need for the successful bidder to provide updated reports to ensure the evaluation aligns with the wider programme, this regular contact will be crucial in informing Phase 2 of this longitudinal evaluation. As a result of this, bidders should include detail in their response of how they will ensure that a project lead will be available during this period to liaise with HEFCE. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe073e7-64b7-4b85-a58e-686bdc58fc35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,992 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION |

## 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

- 19 Dec 2017 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe073e7-64b7-4b85-a58e-686bdc58fc35
- 27 Sep 2017 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e4cda5-680e-4832-8c2c-3cfbb3b8090d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe073e7-64b7-4b85-a58e-686bdc58fc35
  19th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e4cda5-680e-4832-8c2c-3cfbb3b8090d
  27th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/257d4527-25e6-4314-a4ae-fc8e3915a4d0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/130723a0-feda-4d4d-8cef-189fe7342982
  Bidding logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99b75e52-feb9-424c-87dc-9e132b7aafab
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d57bd62-cb96-4aff-8bf3-87e3b4046bd4
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/026324ee-0d7b-4bca-92fc-5bbba02d3dec
  Tender Document Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65cc2622-d9c0-458d-927c-d3232263cbab
  Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aa33499-7e19-4467-9241-de91b2abaf1e
  Annex A
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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