UK-Swindon: Business and management consultancy and related services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793867000, Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UKK14
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=685051183
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme
Reference Number: UKRI-1934 Museums, Galleries, Science Centres Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: UKRI is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a programme that will engage underrepresented groups with research and innovation, through museums, galleries and science centres.

The programme should consist of two interrelated elements:
•administration of grants programme
•a learning and engagement programme.

The programme will ideally be delivered between August 2022 and August 2024, with some flexibility around the start date, The duration will be 24 months with the option of a time based only extension of up to 3 months if required, subject to UKRI’s approval.

A maximum budget for both elements is up to £230K (excluding VAT)
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 230,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK14 Swindon

II.2.4) Description of procurement: UKRI is looking for a supplier to design and deliver a programme that will engage underrepresented groups with research and innovation, through museums, galleries and science centres.

The programme should consist of two interrelated elements:
•administration of grants programme
•a learning and engagement programme.

The supplier will be required to administer the grants from a total funding pot of £750K which would be paid separately to the supplier via a separate funding agreement.

The programme should also make use of research recently funded by UKRI concerning the museums and galleries and science centre sectors, and any other relevant evidence. The precise groups and beneficiaries will be identified by the supplier(s) but there must be a key focus on groups that are currently underrepresented in research and innovation

The supplier must have:
•A proven track record in administering grants to a wide range of museums, galleries and science centres
•Demonstrable expertise, knowledge and networks within the museums, galleries and science centre sectors
•A proven track record in delivering high quality and innovative learning and engagement programmes
•A strong track record in programme and grant monitoring and reporting, communications, evaluation, and the production of high quality, engaging outputs to showcase programme and project learning
•Demonstrable understanding of the latest developments in research and innovation policy and thinking across government, academia, research councils, and other UKRI stakeholders.

The programme will ideally be delivered between August 2022 and August 2024, with some flexibility around the start date,the duration will be 24 months with the option of a time based only extension of up to 3 months if required, subject to UKRI’s approval.

A maximum budget for both elements is up to £230K (excluding VAT)
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 85

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 15

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 230,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: a three month time only extension may be applied subject to approval by UKRI
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UY2Q86N98X


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 10/06/2022 Time: 11:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 10/06/2022
Time: 11:00
Place:
Swindon


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-and-related-services./UY2Q86N98X

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UY2Q86N98X
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
United Kingdom Research and Innovation
Polaris House, Swindon, SN1 2FF, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 29/04/2022

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