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Innovate UK Infocus Global: EMERGE Boston 2017

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2017 at 10:14

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2017 at 07:01

Tender

28 Jul 2017 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Innovate UK Infocus Global: EMERGE Boston 2017" has been initiated by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the advertising and marketing services industry. The tender period ended on 11th August 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 16th August 2017, continuing for a year until 15th August 2018. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to compete for a contract valued at £28,750 GBP, aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion in business innovation within various locations, including the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses committed to diversity and those specialising in advertising and event services. Companies that can provide innovative marketing solutions or those already engaged in initiatives promoting inclusion would be particularly well-suited to participate. As the procurement is endorsed by Innovate UK, a strong understanding of the UK economy and its innovation landscape will be advantageous for bidders seeking to establish fruitful collaborations and drive business growth.

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Notice Title

Innovate UK Infocus Global: EMERGE Boston 2017

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 11/08/2017 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. We work with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy. infocus is the brand for Innovate UK's work on diversity and inclusion. A good idea for innovation can come from anyone and diversity is proven to contribute to business success. The objectives for infocus are: * Boost the UK economy by encouraging more diversity in business * Create role models and challenge perceptions of what and who an innovator/entrepreneur is * Find potential leaders in innovation/successful entrepreneurs and invest in them * Raise awareness of Innovate UK and achieve greater diversity in applications to Innovate UK * Build understanding of barriers to engaging in innovation and how to overcome these Our approach is to shine a spotlight where there is currently under representation in business innovation and a significant opportunity to boost the economy in addressing this. We take action where we believe this will make a positive difference. Additional information: DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER TO APPLY FOR THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE FOLLOW BELOW INSTRUCTIONS. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f2ce356-923c-4789-88ac-221bdeea2428
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6450d0-8294-40ea-84e5-d6253354c2f5
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2017 - 21 Aug 2018 6-12 months
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

LONG RUN WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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