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UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collection (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Corporate Procurement Team

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: +44 (0) 793298902

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1250000.0 GBP
Gross: 1500000.0 GBP
Published
17 Sep 2025, 16:04
Deadline
31 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to conduct a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the DiSSCo UK programme. The programme evaluation will consist of three main components: Evaluation Framework, Process Evaluation and Impact Evaluation which includes a Baseline Report and Value for Money (VfM) Assessment.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057492-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: UKRI have the option to extend the contract for a period of 2+2+3

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,250,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,500,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-05-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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

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

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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