Published date: 7 October 2024

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: 23 October 2024, 4pm

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

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£50,000 to £80,000

Procurement reference

20240710RAEng

Published date

7 October 2024

Closing date

23 October 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

2 December 2024

Contract end date

1 December 2025

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 is looking for supplier to evaluate the Google DeepMind Research Ready scheme (GDMRR). This initiative funded by Google DeepMind and the Hg Foundation, aims to support students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and underrepresented groups in accessing postgraduate research and careers in artificial intelligence (AI).

About the Opportunity: The Academy is seeking a supplier with expertise in evaluating programmes/ initiatives that have the same target demographic as the GDMRR scheme. The evaluation will focus on the 2025 summer placements and preparation for an impact evaluation in 2026 with key deliverables including:

1. Development of a theory of change.
2. Formative feedback for improving programme delivery.
3. A full impact evaluation design for future iterations of the programme.

Supplier Requirements: We are particularly interested in suppliers with:

1. A proven track record of conducting similar evaluations.
2. Experience working with the target demographic in education (ideally focused on AI but not essential).
3. A commitment to diversity and inclusion, in line with the Academy's values.

Next Steps: We invite you to submit a proposal outlining your approach, team expertise, and relevant experience by 23 October 2024.

Clarification questions should be submitted by 9 October 2024.

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 Jorge Ospina research@raeng.org.uk

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About the buyer

Contact name

Jorge Ospina

Address

3-4 Carlton House Terrace
LONDON
SW1Y5DG
England

Telephone

0207 766 0651

Email

research@raeng.org.uk

Website

https://raeng.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/calls-for-proposal