Tender

External Evaluation of UKRI Board

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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30 May 2019 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender for the "External Evaluation of UKRI Board," which falls under the category of project management consultancy services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 11:00 on Thursday, 13th June 2019. Interested bidders are required to submit their proposals via the CCS eSourcing Portal, and delivery addresses can include various locations across the United Kingdom and Europe. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd July 2019 and is expected to run until 29th November 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the consulting sector, especially those specialising in evaluation, performance reviews, and management consultancy. Enterprises capable of providing independent, third-party scrutiny and those experienced in conducting board evaluations will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity could also appeal to SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, given the need for expertise in strategic evaluations and organisational oversight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Evaluation of UKRI Board

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 13th June 2019 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation require an external, independent evaluator to carry out the first annual review of UKRI's Board. As this will be the first Board review, we would like to commence with an external evaluator that can provide independent scrutiny. Aims & Objectives An external evaluator is sought to carry out the first evaluation of the Board. An in-depth review of all areas of Board activity, facilitated by a third party to ensure open and frank views are obtained. The Board review should cover, the composition, expertise and dynamics of the Board, the management of time, the support afforded to the Board, the Board's oversight of strategy, operations and risk and transformation. It should also look at relationship with the Executive Committee and its oversight of ongoing transformation work. Clear feedback in the form of a report to be provided with identified areas of effectiveness or for improvement. The external evaluator will work closely with the Chair/ CEO to determine priorities and agree desired objectives. Bidders should refer to the tender documentation attached to this notice for full details of this requirement. 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a08f96-d6f9-4e37-bdf3-41ea46ad4fbf
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79313000 - Performance review services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 1-6 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
Chris Grant
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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