PS22044 Experimental approaches to public dialogue: ITQ for a supplier to manage and evaluate a UKRI grant fund

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 18th March 2022 at 11:00.

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Brief Description of Requirement Summary of requirement UKRI is committed to listen to and act on diverse views to shape research and innovation priorities, and to co-create a responsive and inclusive research and innovation system.

For this fund we will trial new possibilities for constructive conversation, connection and cooperation on research and innovation related topics.

In realising these possibilities, we will fund pilots that deploy cutting edge digital and creative techniques to extend reach, facilitate 'bottom-up' and 'informal' engagement, and explore novel approaches to understanding online debate.

With this ITQ, we invite organisations to submit proposals to manage and evaluate the fund.

In practice this will involve fund management and administration, overseeing payments to pilot projects, publicising the fund, supporting pilot projects, and reviewing, synthesising, and sharing pilot outcomes and learning.

For the role of the supplier, we are looking for an organisation with: • Fresh thinking and new ideas to undertaking experimental public dialogue that can deliver understanding and new forms of impact. • Excellent networks with public engagement practitioners, and experts in technology, design, creative arts, entertainment, communications, and digital. • Strong track record in programme and grant management, communications, and evaluation, and producing high quality and engaging outputs to showcase programme and project learning. • Strong understanding of the latest developments in research and innovation policy and thinking across government, academia, research councils, and other UKRI stakeholders.

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