Scope
Reference
NTU/25/2937/DS
Description
The Collaboratory research hub in partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the University of Nottingham (UoN), De Montfort University, Leicester University and Loughborough University invite proposals to evaluate the Collaboratory Programme, a UKRI Research England Development funded (RED) initiative designed to reimagine doctoral education through deep community engagement. The successful team will be contracted to deliver a robust, inclusive, and adaptive evaluation from October 2025 to 2029, culminating in a final report. The evaluation will be aligned with UKRI standards, institutional values, and the principles of co-production and equity. Submissions will be assessed on their methodological rigour, understanding of the programme, and commitment to inclusive and developmental evaluation practices. Each submission should be detailed enough to allow the Collaboratory team to assess the most appropriate proposal.
Contract 1. Provision of Collaboratory External Evaluation Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £59,225 excluding VAT
- £71,070 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates
- 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
EPM Consultancy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVR-7212-VMTP
18 Brighton Road
Horsham
RH13 5BA
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7807619530
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Collaboratory External Evaluation Service
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dean Scaife
Telephone: +44 1158482921
Email: dean.scaife@ntu.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government