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CS21412 Provision of global market and technology intelligence services to Innovate UK - Invitation to Quote

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Nov 2021 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of global market and technology intelligence services to Innovate UK. The tender, titled "CS21412 Provision of global market and technology intelligence services to Innovate UK - Invitation to Quote," had a final submission deadline of Thursday 18th November 2021 at 14:00. The contract period spans from 6th December 2021 to 5th December 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a minimum contract value of £110,000 and a contract value of £112,000. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This opportunity to provide market and technology intelligence services to Innovate UK presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other relevant businesses to compete. Businesses offering expert services related to market research, technology analysis, and economic forecasting would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The Contracting Authority, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, will be overseeing the procurement process using the Delta eSourcing Portal. Interested organisations must ensure compliance with the tender requirements and deadlines to be considered for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS21412 Provision of global market and technology intelligence services to Innovate UK - Invitation to Quote

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 18th November 2021 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The scope of the tender exercise is the provision of market and technology intelligence to support decision-making. The Successful supplier shall provide access to a significant 'library' of existing reports that in its entirety covers a very broad range of innovation-driven markets with a global outlook. See Service Content below for minimum coverage requirements. The intelligence library should provide access to detailed intelligence reports on markets, technologies and major economic, social, and mega-trends driving developments at a global level. It is desired, though not essential, that the underlying data of these reports should be easily extracted, and exportable to excel or similar. The aim of the required service is to: - Provide robust, accurate, up to date information and updates on markets, technologies, sectors, and countries of interest to Innovate UK. - Provide data that is easily accessible and understandable for Innovate UK users - This service is to support Innovate UK in the identification, prioritisation, and selection of areas for investment through access to credible and authoritative intelligence on a broad range of markets and technologies. The objectives of the required service is to: - Enable Innovate UK to keep abreast of relevant developments and trends in markets and technologies - Enable Innovate UK to identify leading countries, research organisations and companies in relevant areas of market, technology, and innovation activity - Ensure Innovate UK is aware of predicted long-term market, economic, societal, and technological trends and their potential impact - Enable Innovate UK to investigate potential new areas for investment through access to reports, data, and specialist analysts Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta 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 Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 4KEVVYPN4C 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 Delta 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 Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta 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/6e72fd83-a811-42f9-89fb-cf828d2a3f98
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2022 6-12 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FROST AND SULLIVAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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