Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b97-e94b-7093-9ebe-87c58d59f8d3/tc645-research-evaluation-and-data-sciences [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences [Manchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-city-council) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 16 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 16 Jul 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a framework to help delivery its research and intelligence work, in support of its wider objectives. The framework will provide a mechanism through which expert support and advice can be effectively obtained to meet the myriad of needs of Manchester. ### Framework Structure The Performance Research and Intelligence (PRI) function in MCC is establishing a procurement framework which will help support the work of the directorate, The Council and our partners. The Research, Evaluation and Data Science (REDS) Framework covers a broad range of activities which have been structured into six areas, known as LOTs. - Lot 1Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing • Coding of text, including responses to open text consultation questions and internal case notes • Sentiment analysis • Machine learning analysis • Transcribing audio files • Recoding and transforming datafiles - Lot 2Primary Research • Opinion research - Measuring perceptions and opinions of residents, businesses, service users via interviews, survey, focus groups • Observation/ ethnographic research • Insights including behavioral insights - Lot 3Evaluations and Impact Assessments of Projects and Programmes • Theory of Change and Logic Model development • Evaluation and Impact Assessments of projects and programmes including both outcome and process evaluation • Cost Benefit Analysis • Randomised Controlled Trials • Rapid Evidence Reviews of services, systems and current internal practice • Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and Health Impact Assessments (HIA) - Lot 4Property & Economic Intelligence • Residential property market analysis • Commercial property market analysis • Economic research including businesses, employment and skills - Lot 5Analytics and Modelling • Analysis of complex data and presentation to a wide range of audiences • Statistical Analysis, including descriptive statistics of time series, trends and demographic information • Statistical Modelling, including classification and regression modelling to support population segmentation, risk stratification and predictive modelling • Analysis of markets, including Social Care Markets • Population and Service needs assessments to inform policy and commissioning • Implementing data standards, quality and supporting approaches / systems • Analysis and Modelling of demand for services to support service planning and commissioning decisions • Presentation of analytics and modelling output to non-specialist audiences within bespoke and existing reports • Development of analytical and modelling processes into standard workflows. - Lot 6Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation • Rapid review and synthesis of multiple and complementary evidence sources • Complex systems modelling • Advanced and cross-discipline economic analysis Additional information: 24 months with 24 extensions available. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday 16th July as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The framework will be for two years exp Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8e2a41ab-b980-4d43-bca4-da5b6f0891c3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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