Tender

UK SBS IT18138- NC3Rs self assessment tool.

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Oct 2018 at 13:23

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

11 Oct 2018 at 13:12

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

05 Oct 2018 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2018 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2018 at 07:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NC3Rs self-assessment tool, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), has been classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on software package and information systems. Located in London, this tender was intended to develop two online self-assessment tools to assist the NC3Rs in evaluating their 3Rs activities. The open procedure tender period concluded on 12th October 2018 at 11:00, but this requirement was ultimately abandoned before a contract award decision could be made. Interested suppliers were advised to submit their bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal, and all submissions were subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 guidelines.

This cancelled tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and consulting. Companies with expertise in creating web-based applications and user-friendly assessment tools could thrive in similar future tenders, as the NC3Rs continues to look for innovative solutions to enhance research in compliance with the 3Rs principles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider preparing for potential similar opportunities, as this sector typically welcomes proposals that incorporate dynamic and responsive features in technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT18138- NC3Rs self assessment tool.

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 12/10/2018 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The NC3Rs is seeking to appoint a supplier to develop two online self-assessment tools. The supplier will need to suggest dynamic solutions and engage with the NC3Rs at each stage in order to generate products that meet the requirements laid out in this document. Once the tools have been developed, the supplier will need to provide training to NC3Rs staff members to ensure that they can make minor changes to the tools and maintain them on a day-to-day basis. During the tool development and training stages, a representative of the supplier must be available to attend meetings this will be dependent on how quickly the project progresses and the suppliers need to seek input from NC3Rs, the meetings will take place at the NC3Rs office in London. User testing should be incorporated into the development of the tool. In the longer term, the supplier will need to provide on-going support, including changing the content of the tool itself (as instructed by the NC3Rs), troubleshooting issues reported by the NC3Rs and users, and also ensuring that the technology and software evolves in order to remain contemporary. There is also a requirement for hosting of the tools on secure servers. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 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 partne

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d3eb0-6755-4215-9ca1-7fe2d7fa7b83
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2018 - 23 Feb 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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