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UK SBS PS17002 Strategic review of Innovation Programme mechanisms

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Apr 2017 at 10:34

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07 Feb 2017 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is inviting tenders for a strategic review of the Innovation Programme mechanisms, identified as PS17002. This procurement relates to project management consultancy services, specifically evaluating the programme's design and delivery in the context of the evolving UK innovation landscape. The tender, which is part of an open procurement process, requires submissions by 1 March 2017, after which the contract will commence on 17 March 2017 and run until 16 June 2017. The project location is in Swindon, England, with a total contract value of £75,600.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in project management, business and environmental consultancy. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their expertise in delivering innovative and industry-relevant solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's potential to foster partnerships that leverage NERC's extensive environmental data and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS17002 Strategic review of Innovation Programme mechanisms

Notice Description

NERC is seeking a suitably qualified, independent and expert group to conduct a strategic review of the Innovation Programme mechanism in terms of its design and delivery. Ultimately, in the wider context of change in the innovation landscape in the UK , NERC is seeking a strategic review that will assess whether the innovation programme mechanism is fit for purpose moving forward and where improvements could be make to make the approach (or variety of approaches) more efficient and effective in terms of: * delivering industry challenge-driven innovation investments by translating the knowledge and expertise generated by NERC investments into innovative, industry-relevant tools and approaches; * providing a neutral, open interface with the vast body of UK environmental data, knowledge and expertise; and * building effective partnerships to facilitate access to the body environmental science, data and skills funded by NERC. Please ensure to review the attached documentation for the full specification and instructions for the requirement. Additional information: Please do not contact the above Buyer directly. Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. 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-b5fd17-58efaf01-1ef9-45aa-9764-f913c4a6e57b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c67095-dca3-4b62-94f7-fa25da212c57
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 2 Jul 2017 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

OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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