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Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is responsible for the tender titled "Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council." This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current stage is the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 31st May 2016. The total value of the contract is £20,000, and the anticipated contract period would start on 5th June 2016 and extend until 1st June 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the public sector's research and recruitment services. Companies specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in scientific or technological fields, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially establish long-term relationships with a key governmental body, contributing to both growth and reputation within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The BBSRC is one of the 7 Research Councils. It is a national funding agency supporting research and study in the UK. The BBSRC is a public body with a Royal Charter operating as an executive non-departmental public body accountable through the Director General Business and Science (DGB&S), to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The primary purposes of the BBSRC as set out in its Royal Charter are: * to promote and support high quality research relating to the understanding and exploitation of biological systems; * to provide trained scientists and engineers and to advance knowledge and technology thereby contributing to UK economic competitiveness and the quality of life * to provide advice, disseminate knowledge and promote public understanding in biotechnology and biological sciences. A review of the Research Councils has recently taken place, led by Sir Paul Nurse. The Nurse Review was published in December 2015 and the Government have indicated that they will take forward the recommendations. As a result and subject to parliament, a new body, Research UK, will be created and candidates should note that this will lead to some change in the AHRC Chief Executive post. The successful post holder will be an active advocate of this change and will have opportunities to help shape successful implementation. Research UK is likely to be formed in 2018-19. Research Council appointments are on the No10 interest list Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; 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@ccs.gsi.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-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f60fe0-b6f5-4d68-8802-8ea5a30d57c6
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2016 - 1 Jun 2017 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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