UKRI - 3747 Evaluation of the UKRI Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) project

Concepts

• research and development
• swindon
• heritage science capability
• riches
• the riches programme impact
• future infrastructure investments
• national conservation
• the riches programme
• the riches evaluation
• the heritage science sector

Location

UNITED KINGDOM

Description

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is seeking an supplier to undertake an impact and process evaluation of the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme. The objective of this tender is to conduct a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the RICHeS programme impact on the conservation and heritage science community. The evaluation will consist of three main components an: Evaluation Framework, Process Evaluation and Impact Evaluation which includes a Baseline Report). The Evaluation Framework aims to establish a roadmap for effectively executing the RICHeS evaluation. It will outline the methodology, key milestones and communication strategies. This framework will accommodate the scale and duration of the RICHeS programme, providing opportunities for ongoing learning, review and reflection.

Total Quantity or Scope

RICHeS is an ambitious AHRC infrastructure investment which will enable national conservation and heritage science capability and capacity for the UK. The investment is complex and long-term. It includes governance, delivery and communication functions, as well as a two tranches of funding opportunities and an ongoing access fund. The objective of this tender is to conduct a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation of the RICHeS programme impact on the conservation and heritage science community. … The Evaluation Framework aims to establish a roadmap for effectively executing the RICHeS evaluation. It will outline the methodology, key milestones and communication strategies. This framework will accommodate the scale and duration of the RICHeS programme,providing opportunities for ongoing learning, review and reflection. The Baseline and Impact Evaluation will access the pogramme’s outputs, outcomes and impacts. It will explore the economic rationale for investment and document broader economic, social and sectoral impacts, including impacts on innovation. The Impact Evaluation will be used to explore and evidence Value for Money (VfM) at a programme, project and regional level. The Baseline Report will establish the state of the heritage science sector before the programme’s investment, enabling accurate identification measurement and attribution of the impacts, including economic ones. The Process Evaluation aims to to inform future infrastructure investments by AHRC and UKRI. It will document the commissioning, implementation, delivery and governance processes of RICHeS; highlighting successes and areas for improvement, and extracting valuable lessons for sharing.

Renewal Options

The Contract duration shall be for an initial period of 2 Years with the option to extend for a additional 3 years on a (1+1+1) basis period from commencement of the Contract.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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