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# Impact and Process Evaluation of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff5cb27c-4f45-4a7e-ac45-930db7e3be50

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the "Impact and Process Evaluation of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme". The tender, which falls under the services category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy, covers locations including the United Kingdom and various other territories. The contract is valued at GBP 504,300 and was awarded to Technopolis Limited, effective from 2nd June 2025 till 1st June 2032. The procurement method used was selective, specifically called off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the award stage of the procurement is now active as of 19th May 2025.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in evaluating innovation programmes. Though the award has been made, companies with similar capabilities should position themselves for future opportunities in this sector, especially SMEs and VCSEs which were deemed suitable for this kind of project. Businesses that can offer innovative evaluation techniques and possess a robust understanding of R&D initiatives may find numerous prospects for growth and collaboration with government bodies.

## Notice

This research project will evaluate the success of the Research Ventures Catalyst (RVC) programme, a pilot programme that seeks to boost UK Research & Development (R&D) innovation through establishing new kinds of organisational models in the UK. The project will involve a process and impact evaluation (interim and final) to provide learnings on the running of the pilot programme and to give an indication of the effectiveness of the funded organisations. Although a supplier may choose to subcontract part of its delivery, we are establishing a contract for a single supplier. If you choose to bid with subcontractors to deliver any of the requirements, you must be clear in your bid about who they are and to what service they will provide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b80a96-45bc-456b-9781-4e42e6c1110c |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £504,300 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b80a96-45bc-456b-9781-4e42e6c1110c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b80a96-45bc-456b-9781-4e42e6c1110c
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f2d4b0c-e9a9-40dc-a8b7-8c5beeffb4d8
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