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CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Nov 2021 at 08:28

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Award

09 Nov 2021 at 15:51

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2021 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is undertaking a procurement process for the "CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring" contract, which falls under the market and economic research category. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2021, and the contract has a duration beginning on 18th October 2021 and ending on 20th October 2024. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids through the Delta eSourcing Portal, and it is crucial to adhere to the specified submission protocol and deadlines to ensure consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public affairs and political monitoring sectors, particularly those with expertise in UK research, innovation policies, and higher education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the procurement method, which favours competitive quotations below threshold levels. With the contract valued at £115,000, companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability in delivering comprehensive monitoring services will find the procurement process advantageous for their growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 26th August 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 UKRI is procuring a Public Affairs and Political Monitoring Contract. UKRI are looking for a provider who can cover a broad range of issues, including but not limited to UK research and innovation policy, the international landscape and higher education policy. 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: S7PHZAKGW5 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/e9600007-241c-4c77-bc4a-5ecc88b68b71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,299 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 24 Oct 2024 2-3 years
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

DEHAVILLAND INFORMATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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