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UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Apr 2017 at 09:29

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support", aimed at providing tailored training programmes for early-stage technology businesses. This project falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing from 5th December 2016 and concluding on 31st December 2017. Interested bidders should note that the initial deadline for submitting bids was set for 7th November 2016.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training, consultancy, or support services tailored to nascent technology firms. Businesses equipped with expertise in areas such as intellectual property, company law, finance, sales, marketing, and business planning would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. By successfully securing this contract, prospective suppliers could enhance their portfolio while making a positive impact on the development of innovative startups within the Oxfordshire business community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 07/11/2016 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to deliver a training programme tailored for businesses that fit the following criteria: * Early-stage technology businesses working intensively on R&D and commercial approach * In most cases less than 5 years old * Pre-revenue and generally likely to be running their own business for the first time * Generally employ fewer than 5 people. The business support programme will set out to achieve the following: * Perform a diagnostic to ascertain the specific stage of development and key requirements of each business * Supply businesses with the key skills and knowledge required to run a successful technology business and increase their chance of survival * Contribute to the successful commercialisation of technologies by providing advice and training in key business-critical areas supporting the development of a robust business plan * Provide crucial skills and confidence in pitching for investment and introductions to investors to help fund technology development and commercialisation * Create a step change for the businesses where they can demonstrate that the programme has made a difference, e.g. attracting external investment, finding new customers. * Provide STFC with case study material on a business that has derived real benefit from the programme and a positive impact on the business can be demonstrated * Contribute to the wider objectives of STFC and the Harwell Campus by being an active player in the campus and wider Oxfordshire business community. The objective for the contractor is to design, deliver, monitor and report on a package of business support to offer and/or signpost to advice in areas which would typically include: * Intellectual Property * Company law and legal support * Basic business finance and R&D tax credits * Sales, marketing and branding * Market research and strategy * Team building, HR, employment law * Business communication skills * Business planning * Investment readiness training to include pitching to investors. This is not intended as an exhaustive list and potential contractors should set out their proposed programme contents. 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-b5fd17-4b0794e2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03bdced-a28f-41f8-8862-1d9a925bb02e
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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHBY HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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