Impact of EPSRC's investment in Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Engineering (ICASE)

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 07/09/2018 at 14:00hrs DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), wishes to commission a study to explore the value and impact of ICASE awards that EPSRC has funded over the last 10 years. A key aspect of the study will be to quantify the economic impact of the awards and to capture the wider impacts, including scientific and societal. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.