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title: "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account"
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# UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d74d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the awarding stage for the tender titled "UKRI-3988 EPSRC Evaluations - LOT 4 - Place Based Impact Accelerator Account". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services, and is located in London. The tender involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was awarded via RM6126 to RSM UK Consulting LLP. The contract, valued at £116,425, was signed on 13th December 2024. This tender aimed to conduct an early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding from 2023 and 2024, and to develop an evaluation framework for its future.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in technical analysis and evaluation frameworks. Consulting firms, especially those with a background in research and innovation impact assessments, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Winning such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolios, gain credibility, and foster long-term relationships with public sector organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

An early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding (2023 and 2024). This study will consider the features of the PBIAA, traits of awarded PBIAAs and develop an agreed evaluation framework for the lifetime of the PBIAA mechanism.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

an early-stage review of the pilot Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA), covering its initial two rounds of funding (2023 and 2024). This study will consider the features of the PBIAA, traits of awarded PBIAAs and develop an agreed evaluation framework for the lifetime of the PBIAA mechanism. 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

### Procurement Information

AWARDED VIA RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003084-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £116,425 |

## 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003084-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=921070430
- https://www.ukri.org/

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