Award

PS21224 - Transforming Food Production

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2021 at 16:23

Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 09:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a procurement process titled "PS21224 - Transforming Food Production," which falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement is in the Award stage as of 24th December 2021, following the conclusion of the tender period that ended on 12th November 2021. The project, based in Swindon, England, aims to conduct comprehensive desktop research into the global novel food systems sector, particularly focusing on alternative protein production and horticultural produce. The contract period is set to commence on 13th December 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022, with a total contract value of £76,150.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and market trends within the food production sector. Companies equipped to undertake detailed market research, alongside those experienced in innovative food systems, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts resulting from this initiative. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of bidders, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to actively engage in the process and contribute to enhancing the UK's positioning in the alternative food market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21224 - Transforming Food Production

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 12th November 2021, 11:00 am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this commission is to carry out desktop research to better understand the global novel food systems sector, focussing on alternative protein production and horticultural produce through CEA. The research should include a review of the state and outlook of the market in the UK, a benchmarking of how it compares to the leading countries in this sector and provide recommendations on whether and how UKRI and TFP should intervene to strengthen the industry in the UK. 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 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://uksbs.deltaesourcing.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: Y8XB5CQ5AZ 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 to: 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, 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.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317df6d1-18c5-463c-8640-d45c6051ae43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec5ab09-f45f-496c-90e4-9880da8c5278
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 (below 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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROP HEALTH AND PROTECTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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