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UK SBS FWRECR17088INN - Review of UK's EEN Connect Activities

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR17088INN - Review of UK's EEN Connect Activities" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development consultancy services within the UK. This tender is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £116,400 set to commence on 12th September 2017 and concluding on 31st January 2018. The procurement was initiated through a mini-competition under a framework method, and the delivery addresses for the services are located in the South West region of England. The tender period ended on 22nd August 2017, and it has been published as complete as of 3rd October 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in market research and consultancy services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in innovation, internationalization, and support for SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. As the contract aligns with the Enterprise Europe Network’s goals of supporting over 5,000 SMEs across England, Northern Ireland, and Wales, businesses capable of delivering practical insights and strategies to enhance the network's effectiveness may find this an opportune venture for growth.

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Notice Title

UK SBS FWRECR17088INN - Review of UK's EEN Connect Activities

Notice Description

This mini competition is to conduct a review of the UK Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) over the period from January 2015 to June 2017 inclusive; it will also consider how the EEN's activities align with the EEN remit and approach. Further details are set out in the requirement section with additional background information provided below and attached in a separate Annex including the COSME Implementation Strategy that was submitted to the EU Commission and forms the basis for the 7 year framework partnership agreement. Enterprise Europe Network The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is a business support network that was operated historically in the UK by 11 different consortia. In January 2015 it was brought together by Innovate UK under the umbrella of one national consortium comprising 21 partners to provide coherent consistent services across England Northern Ireland and Wales . The scope of this mini competition covers the Enterprise Europe Network England, Northern Ireland and Wales consortium (EEN ENIW) which form part of an international network of local experts, across the EU28 and beyond. The wider European network consist of: * more than 600 partner organisations, * across 66 countries, * linking to over 3,000 staff, * Providing information and services to 2.5 million European small - to medium-sized enterprises. The EEN ENIW has 21 partners that work with: * 5,000 + SMEs * 830 companies are given intensive innovation coaching and mentoring * PS40m finance has been raised through direct support * 1,500 SMEs have been connected to overseas collaborators The Network's activities in the UK are delivered by regional partners via c180 people 'on the ground' across the country. Each of the partners in the Consortium has a team of specialist innovation, internationalization and funding advisers providing practical support for companies, universities and research centers in their region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67934795-42a0-4dc7-9db2-d230a4491f9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff82e515-60b3-47c7-a516-84d2fb922c6d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 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 1ET
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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