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title: "UKRI-4092 IUK Biomedical Catalyst Programme Impact Evaluation"
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# UKRI-4092 IUK Biomedical Catalyst Programme Impact Evaluation

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7c8

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has announced a planned procurement process for the 'UKRI-4092 IUK Biomedical Catalyst Programme Impact Evaluation' under the services category. This procurement, classified as research services with a CPV code of 73110000, aims to conduct a robust impact evaluation of the Biomedical Catalyst Programme. Innovate UK-UKRI is seeking a supplier to carry out this evaluation over 24 months with a budget of £300,000 GBP. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, and important dates include a future notice date on 19th January 2025. The tender will be procured through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), applicable to suppliers registered under the Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis sub-category. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register promptly as the registration process takes 15 working days.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in impact evaluations and econometric analysis. Companies with experience in supporting the health and life sciences sectors, facilitating the commercialisation of academic research, bolstering SMEs, and attracting investment into high-risk health and life sciences projects would be well-suited to compete. The evaluation aims to demonstrate the programme's impact on the UK health and life sciences sectors, providing a prestigious opportunity to contribute to high-impact research and development initiatives. Participating businesses will benefit from aligning with UKRI's critical objectives, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a market engagement to inform regarding the requirement for the sourcing of Biomedical Catalyst Programme Impact Evaluation, briefly detailed in Section 2. For clarity, this PIN is not a Call for Competition. Not registering an interest shall not prevent any organisation from participating in any potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the preliminary market consultation shall place any organisation at an advantage in any potential future procurement process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Innovate UK-UKRI seeks a supplier to conduct a light touch process and impact evaluation (with robust econometric analysis) of the Biomedical Catalyst Programme for a duration of 24 months. This evaluation will assess the extent to which the BMC is making or has made an impact in relation to its key objectives: 1. Deliver growth to the UK health & life sciences sectors 2. Enable the pull-through of academic research into a commercial setting 3.Help existing UK SMEs to become competitive and sustainable 4.Leverage investment into UK-based innovative health and life sciences businesses, particularly into earlier, high-quality, high-risk projects. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to notify suppliers of this upcoming procurement opportunity that will be advertised through the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Only suppliers registered under the all sub-category under the Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis category will be eligible to submit bids upon launch. For additional details on this DPS, please visit https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to register as a DPS supplier using the provided link and complete the DPS Registration. It is essential to note that this DPS is managed by CCS and not UKRI. Therefore, for any technical assistance, please direct queries to the CCS customer services team, available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, via email at info@crowncommercial.gov.uk or by telephone at 0345 410 2222. To register your interest as a supplier for this DPS, please use the following link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps Please note that the supplier registration process for DPS RM6126 takes 15 working days. Additional information: Please note that the supplier registration process for DPS RM6126 takes 15 working days.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040202-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=908622803
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126

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