Tender

PS22038 - Understanding the tech landscape to inform policy decisions

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS22038 - Understanding the tech landscape to inform policy decisions" is being conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This services contract falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by Friday, 29th July 2022 at 11:00 am. The successful bidder will be expected to provide expert technological advice related to seven defined technology families, with the contract set to commence on 22nd August 2022 and last until 21st August 2023. The procurement follows an open procedure method, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technology consulting and research services, particularly those with expertise in advanced materials, AI, bioinformatics, and related fields identified in the Innovation Strategy. Companies that have established relationships with leading tech firms and possess a strong background in horizon scanning exercises will be especially well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also increase their visibility and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22038 - Understanding the tech landscape to inform policy decisions

Notice Description

UK SBS is managing this procure process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a services contract. Brief Description of Requirement: UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), on behalf of The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to appoint a supplier to provide expert advice from global technology experts that have a relationship with many of the leading firms in each sector, and who will have undertaken technology horizon scanning exercises. The successful bidder shall help inform the development of policy around the Seven Technology Families identified by the Innovation Strategy, we are seeking access to a repository of technology expertise that we can draw on to inform policy development. The Seven Technology Families are: - Advanced Materials and manufacturing - AI, digital and advanced computing - Bioinformatics and genomics - Engineering Biology - Electronics, photonics and quantum technologies - Energy and environment technologies - Robotics and smart machines A brief description of the required services has been provided above however bidders are to refer to the Tender Documentations for full details on this requirement. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 29th July 2022 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22038. 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 Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency 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 Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates 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 tender 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 any successful organisation(s), 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d400572e-9c54-4e5f-ba1e-739192b2f853
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2022 - 21 Aug 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
FM Procurement
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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