Published date: 22 July 2020

This notice was replaced on 29 October 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 October 2020)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

  • Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79300000

Location of contract

SN2 1FL

Procurement reference

CR20076 - Quantum Technology Programme Evaluation

Published date

22 July 2020

Closing date

4 August 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

***THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***
This is a PIN notice for a UK Research and Innovation requirement. UKRI is seeking to commission an independent process and impact evaluation of the Quantum Technology Programme. The Programme will be running a range of benefits management activities targeting beneficiaries of the Programme's funding which can be used to support the wider reach expected from this evaluation activity. This will include direct beneficiaries as well as those not directly involved in the Programme's activities.

The route to market will be via RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS.

A market engagement event will be held on Thursday, 6th August 2020 via Zoom. This will provide an opportunity for potential providers to find out more about the aims of the procurement and the process. Agenda for the event will be:- Introductions, Overview of the Programme, Evaluation Expectations, Procurement Overview, Discussion/Q&A. Providers wishing to attend need to RSVP by Tuesday, 4th August 2020 at 14.00 stating their name, title, email and phone numbers. This information should be sent to the following email address: Research@uksbs.co.uk

Please ensure that the subject heading for the email is as follows: CR20076 Quantum Technology Programme Evaluation. It is anticipated that the tender documentation will be released in August 2020.


About the buyer

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN21FF
England

Email

research@uksbs.co.uk