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title: "UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project"
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# UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04388c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3747 - Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project." The industry category is evaluation consultancy services within the research and development sector. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase. The contract, valued at £979,324, was signed on 28th November 2024. The main procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The project will be located in London, UK, and was actively managed by UKRI, based in Swindon.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services to gain experience and exposure in the public sector. Companies, particularly those with expertise in research and development, conservation, and heritage science, can leverage their participation to enhance their portfolios and build competencies within a high-impact project. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also noted as suitable candidates for such opportunities, promising potential business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with a distinguished public body like UKRI.

## Notice

Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: Procurement contract (transparency) data - UKRI

Options: The Contract duration shall be for an initial period of 2 Years with the option to extend for a additional 3 years on a (1+1+1) basis period from commencement of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000683-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 29 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £979,324 |

## 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000683-2025
- 13 Mar 2024 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007959-2024
- 26 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006083-2024
- 8 Feb 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004311-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=848938982
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=915824411
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QZ89428D6X
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QZ89428D6X
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./QZ89428D6X
- https://www.ukri.org/

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