Scope
Description
In line with UKRI's Public Engagement Strategy, UKRI want to commission a supplier for the delivery of a six year contract for new UK-wide celebration to engage the public, particularly young people, with research and innovation (R&I). This will be delivered through the following 5 work packages:
Work package 1: coordinated UK-wide activities that celebrate and showcase R&I and supports people (particularly young people and those from minoritised communities and those underrepresented in R&I) to engage with R&I through co-produced local and regional activity.
Work package 2: grants programmes to support those from minoritised communities and underrepresented groups to engage with R&I through community-led events and local activities in schools throughout the year
Work package 3: a programme of deliberative dialogues with young people to explore their views and concerns about R&I
Work package 4: support for sharing learning between this programme of activity and existing knowledge festivals, museums, science centres and other relevant organisations.
Work package 5: summative and formative evaluation to understand and share what works in informal engagement with R&I.
The work will be done in two Phases as detailed in the tender pack,
The value of the opportunity for the six year Service Contract is:
Phase 1 - up to £1,100,000 excl. VAT (2-year duration)
Phase 2 - up to £2,200,000 excl. VAT (4-year duration)
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Total value (estimated)
- £3,300,000 excluding VAT
- £3,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2031
- 6 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 90% |
| Criterion 2 | Long criteria description |
Price | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government