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Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Nov 2017 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for a study titled "Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation." This initiative falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, located in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 22nd September 2017, with the contract running from 18th October 2017 to 28th February 2018. The procurement method used is selective, and the total contract value is £150,000, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research consultancy and economic analysis, particularly those that specialise in international collaboration studies. Organisations such as consultancies, market research firms, and academic institutions would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, companies can contribute to vital governmental research while potentially broadening their client base and enhancing their reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 22/09/ 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The study would be a review of the drivers, the barriers and the benefits associated with international collaboration in research and innovation and it is intended to inform the Government's approach to international engagement in research and innovation. The aims of this study are to: * Identify the main barriers, drivers and benefits associated with international collaboration; * Analyse the relationships and interdependencies between drivers, barriers and benefits; * Understand how the drivers, barriers and benefits of international engagement in research and innovation have evolved in response to the shifting landscape; and * Identify the most appropriate types, modes and level of intervention. This study will seek evidence on how views of the barriers, drivers and benefits associated with international collaboration vary according to the types of organisation, including: businesses, universities, academics and research and technology transfer organisations and intermediaries. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8dcc460-1a0f-424f-9767-a11ed8e0c75a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8975c193-23fb-40ac-86e1-12e3a24f1d32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 1-6 months
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 1ET
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

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