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PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Jun 2021 at 15:02

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TenderAmendment

30 Apr 2021 at 15:51

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Apr 2021 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is overseeing a procurement process titled "PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the stage of contract award, with key activities having commenced prior to the final bid submission on 7th May 2021. Following this, the contract period is scheduled to run from 17th May 2021 to 18th June 2021, with all submissions being evaluated as per the Public Procurement Regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic research and consultancy. Companies experienced in assessing economic impacts, particularly in the context of public sector projects, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. As access to tender documents necessitates a Non-Disclosure Agreement, it is crucial for interested parties to be registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal to participate and prepare comprehensive bids that showcase their expertise and value in delivering the requested analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021

Notice Description

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 7th May 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement This Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have a requirement for a study to consider the economic impact from hosting a world class international research organisation in the UK. The study should assess the benefits and costs of hosting a headquarters over the lifetime of the building. Access to the tender documents are subject to the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. For more information please see details of how to apply below. 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.delta-esourcing.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: D26SYT2A36 The access code above will enable your NDA submission only. Once the NDA has been completed and submitted via the Delta portal, bidders will be invited to view the tender documents and bid for the opportunity. 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 Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a suffiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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 that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations 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: 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , 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 your organisation in doing so. 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-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afe5955-504b-44ce-825b-a2d02145e3e9
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
SME

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
£22,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 16 Jun 2021 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793425076

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

PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS

Further Information

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