Tender

International SME Trade Data Procurement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Feb 2020 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process solicited by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the tender titled "International SME Trade Data Procurement," which aims to gather data on UK SMEs engaged in international trade. This initiative is particularly relevant in the research and development consultancy services sector, focusing on addressing existing gaps in government trade statistics related to the services market. The tender period closed on 5th March 2020 at 11:00 hours, with contracts anticipated to commence on 10th March 2020 and run for one year. This is an open procurement method, initiated below the threshold for regulations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy services, as it seeks to compile comprehensive data that supports UK international trade policy. Companies able to provide detailed analysis on regional and sectoral SME trade would be well-suited to participate, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to a critical initiative for the UK government aimed at promoting growth among SMEs. With extensive use of the Delta eSourcing Portal required for submissions, organisations familiar with digital procurement processes would have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International SME Trade Data Procurement

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 5th March 2020 at 11:00 hours. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to procure data on UK SMEs trading internationally, in areas which official government trade statistics do not fully cover, for goods and services trade, with regional, sectoral and further breakdowns. Government statistics on SME trade mainly cover goods trade, leaving an evidence gap where services are concerned (which can be as much as 50% by value), and do not provide sufficient insights on regional or sectoral SME trade. The procurement will fill these evidence gaps in the international SME policy area. To obtain a comprehensive evidence base on UK SMEs trading in goods and services, with regional and sectoral breakdowns, in order to fill evidence gaps in the International SME policymakingspace, which will be used to support UK global growth. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All documents can be found within the Documents Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.deltaesourcing. com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code FAGAJ37R48 Additional information: *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** 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 of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0067c56-5cdc-4311-9b49-667db1ae21b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e03f387-7e39-4e6a-bfef-b2db39ac279d
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2020 - 9 Mar 2021 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

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