Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9f-a891-72a3-882d-04f02e282683/gb-swindon-ukri-2144-international-researchers-in-uk-rd-businesses closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Swindon: UKRI-2144 International Researchers in UK R&D Businesses [UK Research & Innovation](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 27 Oct 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2022 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 UKRI requires a supplier to support us in filling a recognised gap in knowledge about the way in which UK businesses and international researchers and innovators in industry interact with the immigration system. To collate evidence to fill this gap in knowledge, the Supplier will be required to; 1) analyse data obtained by UKRI from Research & Development (R&D) businesses to highlight gaps for further exploration, 2) collect evidence from R&D businesses to address the gaps identified from existing data and to answer the research questions laid out in the specification, and 3) to carry out analysis on the new evidence obtained from R&D businesses. The Supplier will provide UKRI with a robust understanding of how UK R&D businesses and international researchers in industry interact with the immigration system. To obtain the full information about this requirement interested suppliers must complete an NDA and the information about Phase 2 will be sent out via Delta e sourcing portal. [ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=719419161) The duration of the contract is expected to be in the region of 16 weeks starting immediately after award of contract. All work must be completed by 30th April 2023 but there is scope to extend the time by up to one month until 31st May 2023 with agreement from UKRI if absolutely necessary. The value of the requirement is up to £62,500 (ex VAT) 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. 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/b547a721-e1b1-4931-a7c3-b758cf8beee2) 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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