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title: "Higher Education Institutions Dual Support System"
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# Higher Education Institutions Dual Support System

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85efbcf-ea1f-4d9a-b6e0-547389c01696

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Higher Education Institutions Dual Support System" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This project aims to analyse how formula-based funding interacts with Research Council funding in higher education institutions, supporting a balanced funding approach for the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review expected in 2019. The contract is classified under research and development consultancy services and has a total value of £47,990. The procurement method employed is selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 11 October 2018 to 31 December 2018, with the tender period concluding on 18 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy and economic analysis sectors, particularly those with expertise in funding mechanisms and institutional assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in market research and statistical analysis would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature, as the overarching demand for effective guidance in funding strategies aligns with their skill sets. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in research methodologies or who have direct experience working with higher education institutions may find themselves at a distinct advantage in upcoming procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to develop a clear picture of how formula-based funding is used and tensioned against Research Council funding within different types of institutions and across the sector as a whole. This evidence will be used to consider sustainability at the HEI level as well as within and between disciplines and spending areas (such as research, teaching, etc.). The data collected and analysed through this work will reinforce the business case for balance between the dual support system for the next Comprehensive Spending Review, expected to take place in 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687ba3b0-f053-4b3e-bfc3-69636979810f |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,990 |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## 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

- 29 Oct 2018 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687ba3b0-f053-4b3e-bfc3-69636979810f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687ba3b0-f053-4b3e-bfc3-69636979810f
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86c3e5ff-aed8-466e-a022-25e2d83d2dd2
  Mini Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada1c5b4-9d8b-423e-802c-25c75a3210f3
  Mini Competition Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef734a29-a5c7-4f52-97cd-2619bd756fde
  Bidder Training

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