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Insight on what both companies and investors consider to be the characteristics of a potential high growth or scale up

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2017 at 13:41

Tender

22 Feb 2017 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Insight on what both companies and investors consider to be the characteristics of a potential high growth or scale up" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, has a financial value of £90,000 and is currently in the award stage. The tender period ends on 13th March 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 22nd March 2017 and conclude on 31st August 2017. The procurement method has been identified as 'Other'.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy and research firms, particularly those specialising in market analysis and economic research, to engage with Innovate UK. Companies with expertise in high-growth strategies and investment challenges are particularly well-suited to compete as the aim is to develop content that positions Innovate UK as a thought leader in innovative company growth. By participating, businesses can enhance their visibility within the market, build connections with key investors, and contribute to impactful research that could bolster the UK economy.

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Notice Title

Insight on what both companies and investors consider to be the characteristics of a potential high growth or scale up

Notice Description

Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. We work with people, companies and partner organizations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy. The aim of the research is to acquire insight on what both companies and investors consider to be the characteristics of a potential high growth or scale up company (beyond the OECD definition) and what they believe are the biggest challenges holding such companies back, particularly in terms of connecting with global markets and investment. This insight should then been turned into a package of content with high impact to position Innovate UK in a thought leadership position that will benefit its stakeholders and attract new customers. Objectives * Original contribution to the debate about investment and growth in innovative companies that will benefit UK Plc. * Deep engagement with leading individuals and organisations in the investment industry in the UK and overseas * Thought leadership position for Innovate UK on a new base of evidence that will benefit stakeholders and UK R&D * Generation of PR opportunities that benefit industry and investors and government * Extension of brand awareness of Innovate UK to new UK and global audiences * An 'evergreen' content asset that can be used for the next 12 to 24 months. Additional information: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21d94488-115c-4230-8e64-d33805951cae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43e5e38-11ca-4bce-aa98-98393152e5ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 months
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 1UE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBIQUITY

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