--- title: "Request for Proposal Prize Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04385d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04385d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04385d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04385d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY" published: "2024-02-08" --- # Request for Proposal Prize Partner Buyer: ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04385d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04385d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04385d.json) ## Summary The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has issued a tender titled "Request for Proposal Prize Partner" for the design and delivery of a research and development challenge prize in the robotics programme. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the creation of a framework for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The deadline for submission is March 8, 2024, and the procurement method is selective with competitive procedure and negotiation. This tender from ARIA presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in prize design and transformative R&D challenges to partner with ARIA on this project. Suitable businesses should have experience in running global challenge prizes in the UK, operational execution capabilities, and a strategic vision for prize design. Compliance with mandatory criteria such as data storage within the UK or EEA, disaster recovery plans, and adherence to ARIA's values is essential for potential bidders. ## Notice We are looking for a partner to help us design and deliver a R&D challenge prize at ARIA. This will involve working with our internal team and one Programme Director to deliver: + A specific prize in our robotics programme + A codified framework that could be used for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope. ARIA is exempt from the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) therefore this procurement is not subject to the PCRs but is shared here for transparency. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are looking for a partner to help us design and deliver a R&D challenge prize at ARIA. This will involve working with our internal team and one Programme Director to deliver: + A specific prize in our robotics programme + A codified framework that could be used for future challenge prizes at ARIA. The ideal partner will combine expertise in prize design and delivery for transformative R&D challenges, with exceptional operational execution. They will work with us as a strategic partner on prize design and the big picture vision, advising on methodology, best practice, and available options. They will operationalise the delivery of an ARIA-branded prize, including the overarching operational plan and the nuts and bolts details. They will have experience running a variety of global challenge prizes in the UK. The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope. Options: The contract will run for the duration of the agreed scope. Where the partnership proves to be a good fit and there is a requirement for additional prizes beyond this initial scope, ARIA will have the option to extend the contract beyond the initial term, value and scope. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | ADVANCED RESEARCH AND INVENTION AGENCY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 8 Feb 2024 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004233-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.aria.org.uk - https://www.aria.org.uk/supply-to-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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