Tender

CS20399 UKSA Microgravity Business Consultant

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

11 Nov 2020 at 08:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the consultancy project titled "CS20399 UKSA Microgravity Business Consultant". This initiative falls under the services industry category, focusing on research and development consultancy services, particularly concerning the UK commercial microgravity market. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bids due by 25th November 2020 at 14:00. The contract is anticipated to commence on 11th December 2020 and will run until 31st March 2021. Bidders need to utilise the Delta eSourcing Portal for submissions, with a total contract value of £100,000.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consulting services related to business development and microgravity applications. Vendors capable of promoting microgravity-related opportunities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, materials production, or manufacturing would be well-positioned to compete for this consultancy contract. Engaging with companies interested in utilising microgravity could further expand their networks and service offerings within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS20399 UKSA Microgravity Business Consultant

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 25th November 2020 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The successful supplier will: * Stimulate and grow the UK Commercial Microgravity market by: - Talking confidently about microgravity, its history, potential uses, and opportunities - Running a minimum of 4 workshops over the six-month period promoting the opportunities Microgravity offers. - Engage with a minimum of 20 companies as either suppliers or users of microgravity services over the six-month period - Coordinate a minimum of 3 completed Activity Pitch Questionnaires (APQs) with the Community focused on the use of Microgravity in the ARTES BASS programme. - And using other ideas that may be developed during the tenure of this post. * Establish the different areas of opportunity across the UK for Commercial Microgravity by: - Having an understanding of the potential markets of: o Pharma and Lifesciences o Materials production and Manufacturing o Novel and unique gifts 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: U2567H2584. 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. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7330a67b-2eb4-446d-b9ba-5832898680fa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 1FL
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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