---
title: "UKRI-3386 EPSRC Independent portfolio analysis and investigation in to bias in peer review."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042717"
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published: "2023-12-19"
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# UKRI-3386 EPSRC Independent portfolio analysis and investigation in to bias in peer review.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042717

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3386 EPSRC Independent portfolio analysis and investigation into bias in peer review" to RSS Royal Statistical. The procurement was a limited procedure without prior publication, focusing on research and development services. The contract, valued at £166,468, was signed on 15th November 2023, with Polaris House in Swindon as the delivery location.

This tender award presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy services to collaborate with UKRI. As the contract has already been awarded, businesses can explore potential future partnership opportunities in similar areas with UKRI. The contracting process highlighted the importance of tailored solutions where technical expertise is a key factor in supplier selection.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement of an analysis of individual grants and report on the outcomes. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulations 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for evaluation services. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

### Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037375-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £166,468 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSS ROYAL STATISTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 19:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037375-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=831356602

## Provenance

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