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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150058RCUK Interdisciplinary Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for the 'UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150058RCUK Interdisciplinary Study', classified as market and economic research with a focus on research and development consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, having been initiated with an open procedure below threshold, with a minimum contract value of £15,000 and a total estimated value of £25,000. Significant dates include the tender period, which concluded on 9 September 2015, and the intended contract period from 5 October 2015 to 27 May 2016. The study aims to deliver a discussion paper for the GRC 2016 Annual Meeting, covering policies surrounding interdisciplinary study globally.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development consultancy to grow by demonstrating their expertise in interdisciplinary studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in conducting literature reviews, policy research, and case studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the current emphasis on innovative research practices, companies that can address the specific needs outlined in the study are encouraged to register and express their interest in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR150058RCUK Interdisciplinary Study

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** 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@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; 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 3503Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. A report on interdisciplinary to act as a discussion paper for the GRC 2016 Annual Meeting, consisting of a combination of desk-based literature reviews, research on policy and a series of telephone interviews with selected research funding agencies around the world, to produce no fewer than ten, and no more than fifteen, country based case studies. The aim of the report is to produce an initial overview of what policies and policy environments exist globally across a small but balanced cross-section of GRC participants. The commissioner recognises that many funding agencies will not have specific policies or schemes for supporting interdisciplinary, but will have embedded what they consider to be good practice throughout their funding policies, and the report should identify where and how this is happening and provide an initial assessment of success.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e54b9c7-2076-4f9d-aaf0-7100baa72948
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2015 - 27 May 2016 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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