Award

Access to Sector-specific Communications Expertise for the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2022 at 10:28

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2022 at 10:17

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2022 at 09:26

Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is procuring 'Access to Sector-specific Communications Expertise for the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge'. This contract falls under the research and development services category and is based in Swindon, England. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period running from 1st February 2022 to 30th March 2023. The initial submission deadline for bids was 19th January 2022, with an estimated contract value of £39,900.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, research, or consultancy services, particularly those experienced in the environmental sector or sustainable packaging solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the specifics of the deliverables required, such as engagement and communication plan reviews, case study development, and social media strategy formulation. Applicants must register on the Delta eSourcing portal to participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Access to Sector-specific Communications Expertise for the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge

Notice Description

**THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 19th January 2022 - 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Deliverables in conjunction with UKRI staff (above threshold to be agreed with Challenge Director prior to delivery): * Review of existing engagement and communication plans to identify relevant channels, messages, timing and content to increase the likelihood that the Challenge achievements have the intended impact and duration. (At least one during the duration of the contract and up to a maximum of 4 times) (Estimated effort by appropriate expert 4 PWD on each occasion). * Identification and support to the implementation of metrics to determine the success of engagement and communication plans. (At least one during the duration of the contract and up to a maximum of 3 times) (Estimated effort by appropriate expert 4 PWD on each occasion). * Case studies of SSPP supported projects to highlight the contribution of SSPP to enabling the project and potential impact of the project (as a contribution to the SSPP Challenge objectives). (14 during the duration of the contract and up to a maximum of 40 times) (Estimated effort by appropriate expert 1 PWD on each occasion). * Events to launch SSPP supported projects and highlight the contribution of SSPP to enabling the project and potential impact of the project (as a contribution to the SSPP Challenge objectives). (At least twice during the duration of the contract and up to a maximum of 8 times) (Estimated effort by appropriate expert 2 PWD on each occasion, excluding attendance at the event). * Identification and preparation of social media messages and platforms for their use (At least one during the duration of the contract and up to a maximum of 28 times, ie twice per month) (Estimated effort by appropriate expert 1 PWD on each occasion). 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.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.deltaesourcing.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:BSM83Q6JCV 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 Show Show less additional text less additional text 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: 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. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5893917b-e273-40f0-8193-5856ad96d89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e568d81c-ce62-479f-b962-5bab4ca5fd27
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PATRICIA JENNINGS

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