Scope
Reference
UKRI-5190
Description
This purpose of this tender is to appoint a supplier to complete an assessment on both the activities of the Faraday Institution and also the effectiveness of the delivery model.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Possible extension to 31 January 2027
- 1 year, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
There are 2 possible extensions of 2 month periods.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional option to extend assessment timeframe to capture further data.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 November 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government