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UK SBS Square Kilometre Array Evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2017 at 13:41

Award Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2017 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), based in Swindon, England, has initiated a tender process for an evaluation study to assess the social and economic impact of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Headquarters located at the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank site. With a tender value of £40,000, the procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the selection of Warwick Economics & Development as the winning supplier. The contract is set to commence on 15th March 2017 and will run until 31st August 2017, with the tender period closing on 28th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market and economic research, particularly those specialising in impact evaluations and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research methodologies and economic analysis would be well-positioned to compete in future similar opportunities. Engaging in contracts with a respected public organisation like STFC can enhance a firm’s portfolio, facilitate partnerships, and potentially lead to further projects within the research and development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS Square Kilometre Array Evaluation

Notice Description

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) wishes to commission an evaluation study on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Headquarters, based on the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank site. The aim of the study is two-fold; it should measure and demonstrate the social and economic impact from the SKA Headquarters to date, providing an evidence-based understanding of public and private investment. Secondly, the project should develop an Evaluation Framework to measure and capture the impact of the Headquarters in future years. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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-b5fd17-685d34ca-0cb3-4e6d-946c-45890976212a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3447d205-774b-4f9d-899b-62fa45e9caaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

WARWICK ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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