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UKRI- 4426 UK- wide Celebration of Research and Innovation

UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Corporate Procurement

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: 01793 442000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3300000.0 GBP
Gross: 3960000.0 GBP
Published
29 Apr 2025, 11:05
Deadline
23 Jun 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./D8EP8H365K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D8EP8H365K

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017572-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,300,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,960,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-31T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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