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title: "CR20098 - Impact evaluation of UKRI Innovation & Knowledge Centres (IKCs)"
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# CR20098 - Impact evaluation of UKRI Innovation & Knowledge Centres (IKCs)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df695608-a5ef-47b2-a98c-43373f2f0289

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CR20098 - Impact evaluation of UKRI Innovation & Knowledge Centres (IKCs)" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This closed tender, classified under research and development consultancy services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 30th October 2020, with the contract period spanning from 16th December 2020 to 17th November 2021, and the award notice was published on 13th April 2021 with a contract value of £121,300.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in research and economic evaluation projects. Companies with expertise in economic impact analysis, market research, and consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The aim of the UKRI evaluation is to assess the extent to which the IKC programme is making or has made an economic impact, taking into consideration the schemes original and subsequent goals. Where outcomes have not yet materialised, for example due to long lead times, the evaluation should consider the interim outcomes that provide an indication of future impact. This evaluation will focus on utilising a range of evidence, including but not limited to annual reports, mid-term reviews, the economic evaluation, submissions from the centre Directors, interviews (with the centres and key stakeholders), etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85793619-c137-4cba-8807-6e17e87a227f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 17 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,300 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 13 Apr 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85793619-c137-4cba-8807-6e17e87a227f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85793619-c137-4cba-8807-6e17e87a227f
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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