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://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=685051183
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme
Reference number
UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
UKRI is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a programme that will engage underrepresented groups with research and innovation, through museums, galleries and science centres.
The programme should consist of two interrelated elements:
•administration of grants programme
•a learning and engagement programme.
The programme will ideally be delivered between August 2022 and August 2024, with some flexibility around the start date, The duration will be 24 months with the option of a time based only extension of up to 3 months if required, subject to UKRI’s approval.
A maximum budget for both elements is up to £230K (excluding VAT)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
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
UKRI is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a programme that will engage underrepresented groups with research and innovation, through museums, galleries and science centres.
The programme should consist of two interrelated elements:
•administration of grants programme
•a learning and engagement programme.
The supplier will be required to administer the grants from a total funding pot of £750K which would be paid separately to the supplier via a separate funding agreement.
The programme should also make use of research recently funded by UKRI concerning the museums and galleries and science centre sectors, and any other relevant evidence. The precise groups and beneficiaries will be identified by the supplier(s) but there must be a key focus on groups that are currently underrepresented in research and innovation
The supplier must have:
•A proven track record in administering grants to a wide range of museums, galleries and science centres
•Demonstrable expertise, knowledge and networks within the museums, galleries and science centre sectors
•A proven track record in delivering high quality and innovative learning and engagement programmes
•A strong track record in programme and grant monitoring and reporting, communications, evaluation, and the production of high quality, engaging outputs to showcase programme and project learning
•Demonstrable understanding of the latest developments in research and innovation policy and thinking across government, academia, research councils, and other UKRI stakeholders.
The programme will ideally be delivered between August 2022 and August 2024, with some flexibility around the start date,the duration will be 24 months with the option of a time based only extension of up to 3 months if required, subject to UKRI’s approval.
A maximum budget for both elements is up to £230K (excluding VAT)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 85
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 15
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £230,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
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: Yes
Description of options
a three month time only extension may be applied subject to approval by UKRI
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UY2Q86N98X
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
10 June 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
10 June 2022
Local time
11:00am
Place
Swindon
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UY2Q86N98X
GO Reference: GO-2022429-PRO-20058133
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
United Kingdom Research and Innovation
Polaris House
Swindon
SN1 2FF
Country
United Kingdom