--- title: "UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043650.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2024-02-01" --- # UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043650.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued a tender for the "UKRI-3637 Community Research Networks: Strategic coordination programme" in the services category. This programme aims to fund consortia across the UK to enhance community engagement with research. The total budget is £1,200,000, excluding VAT, with work scheduled to start in April 2024 and finish by March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the submission deadline set for March 4th, 2024. The tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in grant administration, strategic coordination programmes, and community research engagement in the UK. This tender by UKRI presents favourable prospects for SMEs and other economic operators. Businesses that excel in grant administration, strategic coordination, and fostering community engagement are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. With a significant budget and a long contract period lasting till 2030, this tender can be beneficial for companies looking to establish partnerships with UKRI and contribute to building research capacity and connectivity at a national level. ## Notice UKRI are looking for a supplier who can work with us to implement the next phase of the Community Research Networks programme. The supplier(s) will be responsible for working in partnership with UKRI to develop and deliver: *A grant awarding process *A strategic coordination programme The total budget for this programme of work is PS1,200,000 excluding VAT. The work will begin in April 2024 and will be complete by March 2030. Community Research Networks is a funding call launched by UKRI in July 2022. The purpose of the programme is to fund consortia across the UK to build the capacity, capability and connectivity required to support sustainable and equitable community engagement with research. This programme supports our public engagement strategy objective to make sure the benefits of research and innovation are shared widely by supporting collaboration and valuing diverse forms of knowledge. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of the requirement is briefly outlined below. Please refer to the tender pack for further information: WP1: The Implementation phase grant administration is made up into the following elements: 1.An accessible, secure and easy-to-use application process, including assessment, due diligence, awarding and payment. 2.Applicant support, including briefing sessions and on-demand assistance. 3.Mechanisms to monitor, change, close, reconcile and recover grants. WP2: The Strategic Coordination Programme will be made up of the following four elements: 1.Applicant and awardee support and engagement 2.Peer-to-peer networking, knowledge exchange and professional development 3.Learning and evaluation 4.Network building and thought leadership Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z4G8B2996J ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003346-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1HL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003346-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z4G8B2996J - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Administration-services./Z4G8B2996J - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Administration-services./Z4G8B2996J ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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