Award

UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2020 at 11:12

TenderAmendment

03 Jun 2020 at 13:20

Tender

27 Apr 2020 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focusing on acquiring research and development services related to consultancy. Set to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently at the Award stage after the bids were collected, with the final submission date being 22nd June 2020 at 11:00 am. The contract is intended to commence from 3rd August 2020 and is expected to last until 31st December 2025, with a contract value of £896,000. This open procurement procedure complies with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding for qualified contractors.

This evaluation contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sector, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in market and economic research, as well as those capable of delivering quality evaluations for public funding initiatives, will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this process, successful bidders can not only contribute to shaping the future of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund but also enhance their portfolios and potentially secure further contracts with UK SBS and other public bodies in the long term.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 22nd June 2020 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for an evaluation, the aim of the evaluation is to inform ongoing and future improvements of the fund, to maximise the value of public funding (in particular, the possibility of future growth of the SPF), to demonstrate what the fund delivered for taxpayers, and to help UKRI build the evidence base on 'what works' in successfully supporting high-quality MIDRI (R&I) and ensuring R&I responds to strategic opportunities and priorities. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: FS68UG85RS 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. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09b5e05b-c550-4180-9fb3-57ee1c49fdd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f264ab2-92ad-402f-a090-c8202e39b0f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£896,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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