Tender

UK SBS PS17137 RIFS (Research and Innovation Funding Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

09 Feb 2018 at 18:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the Research and Innovation Funding Service (PS17137) aimed at generating a comprehensive report to define effective funding services and identify best practices. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, and is being held in the South West region of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £67,000, and the tender follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in business case development, funding strategies, and innovative service design will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those focused on collaboration with funding agencies and delivering high-quality insights for governmental projects. Engaging in this tender can bolster a business's credibility and open pathways for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS17137 RIFS (Research and Innovation Funding Service

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 23/02/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. The ultimate aim of this tender exercise is to generate a report that informs the RIFS project by defining the 'art of the possible', describing what a good funding service looks like and identifying any best practice approaches. The output will be a series of reports generated at the conclusion of each of the four consultation stages that will be informed by key RIFS project goals; RIFS project work already undertaken; approaches / solutions utilised by world-leading funding agencies etc. The expertise sought could include tasks such as helping support the generation of a business case that will define the key options available for the future (such as build / buy / modify existing solution etc.). 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fc02f6-6aaa-4957-9170-716d4d4c0df3
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2018 - 11 May 2018 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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