Tender

UK SBS - PS21270 - Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Dec 2021 at 16:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is currently conducting a procurement process (tender) for a study entitled "Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research." This initiative falls within the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, with a contract value of £60,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via the Delta eSourcing portal by 11:00 on 5th January 2022, for a contract period commencing on 24th January 2022 and concluding on 25th July 2022.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, market analysis, and consultancy services. Companies with experience in arts and humanities research or those that engage directly with technical professionals in educational and cultural sectors will find themselves well-suited to compete. The study aims to produce valuable insights that could enhance stakeholder engagement and inform future support mechanisms for Research Technical Professionals, opening avenues for collaboration and growth in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21270 - Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 5th January 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the study is to produce an outward facing report which will increase AHRC's understanding of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) contributing to Arts and Humanities (A&H) research. It should include what RTPs do, the type and range of organisations / sectors they work for (within and beyond universities), what skillset and experience RTPs have, the contribution they make to Arts and Humanities research, and how AHRC could support them with regards to the four pillars of the Technician Commitment - visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability. The study will be an important engagement tool in developing dialogue about the A&H RTP community and the Technician Commitment with AHRC's external stakeholders and should produce a set of recommendations on key areas for AHRC support and identify options for how we support RTPs going forward in line with the principles of the Technician Commitment. 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: 8JN6NJAG3T 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
ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adffa728-59af-471e-a3af-299ac891aaec
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 25 Jul 2022 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
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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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