Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Telephone
+44 1793867000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Evaluation-consultancy-services./63HR2SZ7XU
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1901 Success features of the Prosperity Partnerships activity
Reference number
UKRI-1901 Success features of the Prosperity Partnerships activity
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The UKRI through its constituent council Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the Prosperity Partnership (PP) activity since its inception in 2017/18.
1.1.1.This will include:
•the development of a report of the effectiveness of the PP activity,
•a detailed report on the PP impact and successes to date,
•a minimum of 15 high-quality case studies and impact stories.
The budget for this requirement is up to £120,000 (maximum) ex VAT, The duration of the contract is six months and the final study is required by 1st February.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK14 - Swindon
Main site or place of performance
Swindon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UKRI through its constituent council EPSRC wishes to commission a study to demonstrate the impact and success of the Prosperity Partnership (PP) activity since its inception in 2017/18.
1.1.1.This will include:
•the development of a report of the effectiveness of the PP activity,
•a detailed report on the PP impact and successes to date,
•a minimum of 15 high-quality case studies and impact stories.
ii. The impact stories will encompass within specific scientific remits including:
1. Physical and Mathematical Sciences,
2. Engineering and Technology,
3. Future Computing Paradigms,
4. Net Zero and Decarbonisation,
5. AI, Digitisation and Data,
6. Health and Healthcare Technology)
and industrial sectors including:
1. Aerospace & Automotive,
2. Construction & Infrastructure inc. Transport,
3. Consumer Goods,
4. Defence,
5. Digital, Technology and Computer Services,
6. Energy,
7. Life Sciences,
8. Manufacturing) that the PP are operating in.
The budget for this requirement is up to £120,000 (maximum) ex VAT, The duration of the contract will be six months and the final study is required by 1st February.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
6
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 May 2022
Local time
11:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 May 2022
Local time
11:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2022412-PRO-19956996
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
United Kingdom Research and Innovation
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1ff
Country
United Kingdom