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UK SBS PS18280 UK Research and Innovation - STFC CERN BIC Knowledge Event

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

26 Nov 2018 at 15:19

Tender

15 Oct 2018 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the "UK SBS PS18280 UK Research and Innovation - STFC CERN BIC Knowledge Event". This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 6th November 2018. The tender period closed on 29th October 2018. This opportunity focuses on event services related to high-energy physics technologies at the Daresbury Laboratory near Warrington, with a budget of £24,995. Interested bidders should note that submissions must be made through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in knowledge exchange and intellectual property translation, particularly those involved in technology development within high-tech sectors. Companies that can facilitate discussions and provide technical insights at the specified event will be well-positioned to leverage CERN's resources and establish connections necessary for innovation and growth. Start-ups and established firms with a background in relevant scientific and engineering fields are encouraged to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PS18280 UK Research and Innovation - STFC CERN BIC Knowledge Event

Notice Description

***The final date and time for the submission of bids is 29th October at 14:00hrs GMT DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER - All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation - STFC CERN Business Incubation Centre (STFC CERN BIC)" that provides funding, business support and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small high-tech companies, less than 5 years old to develop technologies relating to high energy physics. The programme is a collaboration between STFC's Business and Innovations Directorate and CERN's Knowledge Transfer Department to stimulate business ideas and the creation of start-ups using CERN's know-how and IP portfolio of technology. The technical support is drawn from the expertise within CERN and covers a wide range of technologies and application areas, included but not limited to; accelerators, beam and component systems, electronics, ICT, materials, detectors, cooling and ventilation, industrial controls and simulations. STFC propose to organise a one day event currently titled "CERN Knowledge Exchange Event" in partnership with CERN at its Daresbury Laboratory site near Warrington. The aim is to present the opportunities available through access to CERN technologies and know-how and to explore how this can be applied to the businesses and start up's in the audience. We are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to support the delivery of this one day event. They will be required to facilitate part 2 of the event focussed on group discussion. By utilising their expertise in knowledge exchange and IP translation to help businesses identity the technical opportunities, they will help unravel their complex ideas and solve business challenges to create valuable commercial applications. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b07d75ab-8abd-4726-8a68-0485a4f58387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6792bc2-bc05-4a39-aa99-99fd2113667a
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK

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