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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
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1244600.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 09:51
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 May 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ICF Consulting Services Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collections (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation – A comprehensive, independent, and rigorous evaluation of the DiSSCo UK Programme, assessing its delivery, impact, effectiveness, and future readiness.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

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

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