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title: "UK SBS CR20036 Evaluation of the Small Business Research Initiative"
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# UK SBS CR20036 Evaluation of the Small Business Research Initiative

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5b422fc-2c55-4bf9-a2f2-120e9f5e4eed

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the tender titled "UK SBS CR20036 Evaluation of the Small Business Research Initiative." This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Services, specifically within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contractual period commenced on 29 April 2020 and extends until 31 March 2021, with the total contract value set at £218,351.13. The procurement method employed was selective, with calls-off from a framework agreement. Notably, there was a significant evaluation requirement to assess the impact of SBRI funding since 2009, and the tender period concluded on 1 April 2020.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in research and economic impact evaluations. Organisations with expertise in developing evaluation frameworks and conducting literature reviews, as well as those skilled in market and economic research, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this procurement, given the focus on SBRI initiatives. The successful firm, Steer Davies & Gleave Limited, which has secured this tender, exemplifies the type of competitive entity that can thrive in this sector.

## Notice

*THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION* UKRI had a requirement to assess the Impact of the SBRI funding since its inception in 2009. The study will comprise of three main parts. 1. The development of an evaluation framework to assess the impact of the SBRI programme 2. A review of the available literature and other factors that support initiatives such as the SBRI. A clear depiction of the drivers for procurement driven innovation and what evidence is there to support the use of these types of initiatives. 3. An economic impact evaluation of the SBRI, including appropriate impact in-depth case studies (12 Case Studies). The requirement was advertised against the CCS Research Marketplace DPS RM6018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a5b921-3c13-4562-b749-545ed6b6aaf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,351 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,270 |
| 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 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 08:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a5b921-3c13-4562-b749-545ed6b6aaf7
- 15 May 2020 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a5b921-3c13-4562-b749-545ed6b6aaf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a5b921-3c13-4562-b749-545ed6b6aaf7
  15th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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