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title: "UKRI-3340 Evaluation of Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR)"
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# UKRI-3340 Evaluation of Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0445c3

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its component research council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), is looking to appoint an evaluator for the Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) programme. This public procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79410000). The procurement uses an open procedure and aims to secure an independent evaluator to undertake impact and process evaluations. The relevant key dates include the tender period ending on 25 April 2024, with contract durations up to nine years and a maximum value of £1,000,000. The procurement is active and located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in business and management consultancy services with expertise in impact evaluations. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as selection is based on the evaluation criteria emphasizing quality (90%) and price (10%). Companies capable of establishing robust evaluation frameworks and delivering comprehensive assessments will find this contract beneficial for growth and visibility in the public sector. The long-term nature of the contract also provides an extended engagement opportunity, fostering substantial business development and stability.

## Notice

UKRI wants to appoint a supplier to act as an evaluator who will undertake an independent impact and process evaluation of the Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award notice for The United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) through its component research council, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) the Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) programme evaluator contract. CoSTAR is an ambitious and novel investment. It is also AHRC's first major infrastructure investment. High quality robust monitoring and evaluation is therefore essential - both to ensure the successful delivery of this programme and to improve AHRC's internal capabilities to deliver future programmes This requirement is intended to provide a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of the initial impact of the CoSTAR infrastructure on the research, development and application of advanced technologies in the screen and performance industries, and on the wider creative technology ecosystem. It will also evaluate the processes used to commission and deliver the CoSTAR programme. The evaluation will comprise of the following: Establishment of an evaluation framework Process evaluation Impact evaluation including: Baseline report. Mid-term report End of Funding Review Post-Evaluation Review The contract will be up to 9 years in duration and have a maximum value range of up to PS1,000,000.00. Further details are in the tender pack on Delta e-sourcing portal. Additional information: : Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036471-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £977,230 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURNS OWENS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036471-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007080-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.UKRI.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=901913131
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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