Pipeline Framework: PS22246 – PIN – An exploration of changes to the costs of research in UK research performing organisations

A pipeline has been launched for PS22246 – PIN – An exploration of changes to the costs of research in UK research performing organisations.The contract start Date is 10 October 2022. Approach to market date is 22 August 2022.UK Shared Business Services Ltd on Behalf of UK Research and Innovation will shortly be approaching the open market for the following Services:Aims:The aim of this study is to develop and demonstrate a methodology that will allow UKRI to better understand the underlying costs of research, how these costs are changing over time, and the drivers behind the observed trends.The proposal should set out a plan to explore quantitative and qualitative methods (including a plan for data acquisition) that will enable a detailed exploration of changes in the underlying cost of research in UK research-performing organisations over the last 10 years.For further detail on this requirement please review the attachments found within this Prior Information Notice.It is our intention to approach the open market the week commencing 22nd August, however if you have any questions in the meantime please dont hesitate to contact us.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: UK Shared Business Services Limited, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, SWINDON SN21FF. Email: nicola.turner@uksbs.co.uk (Nicola Turner)