UK SBS CR18144 - Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research (ICURe) - Evaluation of the Programme

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11 / 10 / 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 Funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and Innovate UK, the £21 million ICURe project aims to help accelerate the successful commercialisation of publicly funded university research , via licensing agreements and spin out companies. In addition, it aims to develop entrepreneurial skills and market knowledge in a new cadre of Early Career Researchers. To date it has received 329 applications and supported 176 teams from 34 universities across the UK. The programme has seen participants create 50 new companies and 146 jobs in the UK. The evaluation will be used to assess the implementation of ICURe pilot cohorts 1-12 and provide evidence as to the suitability of the pilot for expansion and national roll-out. It is envisaged that the evaluation will be designed using a mix of both quantitative and qualitative data sources to assess the impact and process involved. These teams represent 34 Higher Education Institutes across the UK. It is intended to have an output of the key findings from the evaluation building on the 2018 report (cohorts 1-6). This report drew on in-depth research with stakeholders in the programme, analysis of management information collected, a survey of participating teams and those not awarded a place on the programme, and detailed case studies of 10 projects funded. 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 / RFP 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.