Tender

PS22037 External analysis of responses to UKRI's EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) Strategy consultation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

18 Mar 2022 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Planning

02 Mar 2022 at 08:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buyer, who is currently at the 'Award' stage for the tender titled "External analysis of responses to UKRI's EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) Strategy consultation." This opportunity falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in Swindon, England. The tender was published on 18th March 2022, and the contract has already been awarded for a value of £53,850. The contract period runs from 17th May 2022 until 21st October 2022, following the final submission deadline for bids on 12th April 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in research consultancy, particularly those with experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion strategies. Companies specialising in market and economic research, polling, and statistics may find this a particularly suitable area to compete. As UKRI aims for a comprehensive and impartial analysis of consultation responses, firms that can demonstrate robust analytical methodologies and have a track record in handling complex qualitative and quantitative data will be well-positioned to succeed in future procurement under this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22037 External analysis of responses to UKRI's EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) Strategy consultation

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 12th April 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy Consultation UKRI has announced a consultation on the organisation's draft Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy. The EDI strategy sets out UKRI's ambition for an inclusive research and innovation system and our long-term commitment to achieving this aim. The development of the strategy has been driven by wide-ranging engagement, discussion, and challenge from a wide variety of individuals and organisations with UKRI and its councils. The strategy outlines our ambition for a research and innovation system where: * everyone feels included, is heard, respected, and able to be their real self * different people, ideas, ways of thinking, skills, and perspectives are valued * people and ideas thrive, are supported, and encouraged * everyone can participate in, contribute to, and benefit from our investments in research, and innovation. An open consultation on the strategy was launched on 13 January and will close on 28 March 2022. The consultation is open to anyone. We want everybody's voice to be heard. The consultation welcomes responses from anyone interested or involved in research and innovation, either as an individual, organisation or group to inform the refinement of the strategy and development of future action plans and measures. We expect to publish our first edition of the strategy in summer 2022. 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 as set out in the ITQ 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 6PJUB4S2M5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19ee594f-eb74-4a77-a5cb-5dd2605bc575
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44720a7-af3b-4c58-8ad9-ae54bf0ae0e2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 21 Oct 2022 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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