Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3c-e386-7136-93da-b80640a8c7d5/aps3m-tender-opportunity-for-oda-research-evaluation-of-beis-global-challenges-re pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # £3m Tender Opportunity for ODA Research Evaluation of BEIS Global Challenges Research Fund [Business Energy and Industrial Strategy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/business-energy-and-industrial-strategy) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Nov 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender There will soon be an upcoming procurement competition for the evaluation of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). GCRF is an £1.5 billion fund announced in 2015 by the UK Government to support cutting edge-research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries. BEIS is committed to undertaking a robust evaluation of the management and impact of the fund. An inception stage has taken place to develop a theory of change and provide advice on a possible evaluation strategy. The evaluation inception report can be found here: [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-challenges-research-fund-gcrf-foundation-stage-evaluation). We anticipate that the value of the contract for the evaluation will be between £2.5-£3million. Full details of this requirement will only be shared with relevant Research Marketplace suppliers when the competition launches in late November. To be eligible to bid into this project you will need to be a registered supplier on Research Marketplace. After submitting your application, the Crown Commercial Service will assess your application and register you as a supplier. This may take up to 15 working days. This means that you need to complete your application to register by October 28th. Please follow this link to begin your application: [supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/). We are planning to advertise the procurement under the following filters: Analysis: Contribution analysis, Data analytics, Desk research, Econometrics, Policy appraisal, Programme logic/logic modelling, Qualitative, Quantitative, Regression discontinuity Consultancy: Case study design, Experiments and quasi-experiments, Quantitative sampling and design, Questionnaire design, Questionnaire programming/scripting, Theory of change Evaluation: Evaluation planning/design, Impact evaluation, Process evaluation, Realist evaluation Qualitative (face to face): Depth interviews, Focus groups, Workshops Qualitative (services): Telephone depth interviews ### Qualitative: General Quantitative (face to face): CAPI Quantitative (telephone): CATI ### Quantitative: General Reporting outputs: Case studies, Data visualisation, In depth/bespoke reporting and analysis, Infographics, Presentations, Thematic analysis This video ([youtube.com/watch](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngu3vHP7ug&feature=youtu.be)) explains how to register and use the dynamic purchasing system. For further information you can visit these websites, where you can find information on how to register in the bid pack available to download: [supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps](https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research) [crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018](https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6018). To provide more details about the evaluation, answer supplier questions and to receive feedback on the proposed contract scope, we will be holding a supplier engagement event at BEIS in mid November. If you would like to attend this event please register your interest by emailing providing contact details Additional information: To provide more details about the evaluation, answer supplier questions and to receive feedback on the proposed contract scope, we will be holding a supplier engagement event at BEIS in mid-November. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by emailing and providing your contact details. 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/644cf340-c30f-46e2-af73-299d270cf3b2) 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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