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UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement for the "UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)." This initiative is aimed at enhancing innovation and mentoring within the UK, specifically targeting the delivery of Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme over a 12-month period starting from 1st April 2018. The tender period for bids will close on 9th February 2018 at 11:00 hours. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of approximately £158,334 for consultancy services in research and development, applicable across the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to provide innovative solutions and methodologies for programme delivery, as well as those with capabilities in identifying and mentoring business professionals, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this initiative not only aids in business growth through engagement with universities but also enables firms to establish valuable partnerships and contribute to the UK's research landscape.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 09/02/2018 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Innovate UK is seeking to procure two additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme (for 12 months from 1st April 2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to): * The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery * To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business mentors To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a 'partnership' or 'hub' approach to the delivery of the ICURe programme Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cd718a3-b32f-47ea-944b-6c554daec4ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed477c-fa23-47a1-99c9-27f194d59625
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
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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,334 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,914,460 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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 1ET
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Queens University Belfast

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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