Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Corporate Procurement
Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Telephone: 01793 442000
Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Corporate Procurement
Contact Email: corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Telephone: 01793 442000
In line with UKRI's Public Engagement Strategy, UKRI want to commission a supplier for the delivery of a six year contract for new UK-wide celebration to engage the public, particularly young people, with research and innovation (R&I). This will be delivered through the following 5 work packages: Work package 1: coordinated UK-wide activities that celebrate and showcase R&I and supports people (particularly young people and those from minoritised communities and those underrepresented in R&I) to engage with R&I through co-produced local and regional activity. Work package 2: grants programmes to support those from minoritised communities and underrepresented groups to engage with R&I through community-led events and local activities in schools throughout the year Work package 3: a programme of deliberative dialogues with young people to explore their views and concerns about R&I Work package 4: support for sharing learning between this programme of activity and existing knowledge festivals, museums, science centres and other relevant organisations. Work package 5: summative and formative evaluation to understand and share what works in informal engagement with R&I. The work will be done in two Phases as detailed in the tender pack, The value of the opportunity for the six year Service Contract is: Phase 1 – up to £1,100,000 excl. VAT (2-year duration) Phase 2 – up to £2,200,000 excl. VAT (4-year duration) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Business-and-management-consultancy-services./D8EP8H365K To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/D8EP8H365K
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017572-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,300,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,960,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-07-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Criterion 2 (10%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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