Published date: 18 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

  • Design and execution of research and development - 73300000

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

    • Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations - 98110000

    • Miscellaneous membership organisations services - 98130000

Location of contract

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands

Value of contract

£40,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

20231218 Royal Academy of Engineering

Published date

18 December 2023

Closing date

31 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

6 September 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Royal Academy of Engineering brings together a community of leaders from every part of engineering and technology through our Fellowship and awardee community in academia and industry; and through our regional, national and equitable global partnerships. We are the UK's National Academy promoting engineers and engineering through our work in policy, education, enterprise and as global funders of research and innovation (R&I).

As funders of research and together with our partners for this study, the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC), it is our responsibility to support and build an inclusive R&I ecosystem.

Good engineering should always involve inclusive inputs (diversity and representation) and inclusive outputs (technology, products and services accessible for all) but engineers must also consider whether their choices lead to inclusive engineering outcomes, considering how the technology will impact people and the planet from end-to-end (R&D, supply chain, use, and end of life).
This study looks at how we enable inclusive engineering outcomes in the research that we fund, looking for evidence as to the effectiveness of different inputs and outputs in delivering them.
To this end we are looking to engage a supplier to carry out a research brief with the following objectives:

- To review the landscape and understand what is currently being practiced.
- Create a portfolio of case studies that show both good and bad inclusive engineering outcomes.
- Summarise a set of generalised principles that have led to inclusive outcomes.
- Provide recommendations to the Academy and EPSRC on next steps.

Suppliers have until 19 January 2024 to submit questions.
Closing date 12 noon on 31 January 2024
Interviews will be held on 19 February 2024 (suppliers will be informed by 9 February 2024 if they have been selected for interview)

Details of how to apply can be found on the Academy's website https://raeng.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/calls-for-proposal

Contact Cath Thums research@raeng.org.uk

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About the buyer

Contact name

Cath Thums

Address

3-4 Carlton House Terrace
LONDON
SW1Y5DG
England

Email

research@raeng.org.uk