UKRI-2062 An Evaluation of the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund

Concepts

• evaluation consultancy
• uk research partnership investment fund
• swindon
• research england
• evaluation of the fund
• development of an evaluation framework
• evaluation of the uk research partnership investment fund
• full evaluation phase
• higher education research facilities
• behalf of ukri

Location

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath Area: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Description

The UK Research Partnership Investment Fund is a £900m+ competitive capital scheme designed to support higher education research facilities. Research England, who manage the fund on behalf of UKRI and the devolved nations, are seeking a supplier to deliver an evaluation of the fund. The evaluation will be to understand the extent to which the programme has met its objectives, its socio-economic impact, the effectiveness of this type of programme and reasons for this, as well as any disbenefits. RE have previously commissioned the development of an evaluation framework, and this should be reviewed and built on for this evaluation. Outputs will likely include a revised logic model, proposed performance dimensions and KPIs for measuring impact, and a reporting process, schedule and templates. There will be an interim and full evaluation phase with a draft and final report expected after each. Estimated value: £300,000 – £500,000.

Total Quantity or Scope

Additional information: 1. Up to the top five suppliers that have scored highest based upon a combined score of Quality (questions ...of the Selection and Award Questionnaire and Price will be invited to interview. 2. UKRI may extend the contract by up to a maximum of six months at its absolute discretion.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Evaluation-consultancy-s... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/53Q9T66N54 GO Reference: GO-2022818-PRO-20810392