Tender

UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Jul 2018 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The project, categorised under research and development services, is focused on evaluating the economic impact and operational effectiveness of Agri-Tech Innovation Centres in the United Kingdom. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the Tender phase with the deadline for bid submissions set for 14th August 2018 at 14:00. The contract is valued at £49,900 and is planned to span from 28th August 2018 until 31st January 2019, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy related to agri-tech innovation. Companies with expertise in evaluating business effectiveness, assessing public funding impacts, and providing consultancy services in agricultural productivity would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. With a focus on implementing strategies for improvement and maximising the centres’ impacts, businesses involved in this sector can leverage their capabilities to align with government support initiatives and drive economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 14th August 2018 at 14:00pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The aim of this project is to review and build upon BEIS' initial internal analysis and outline economic and business case for the Centres, including: * Reviewing what impact the Agri-Tech Centre activities have had so far; understanding the contribution made from the Centres to businesses, academia and the wider research community including an assessment of value for money (VFM), and VFM relative to other interventions that support the sector * Assessing the credibility of the Centres future business and delivery plans post-March 2020 including an assessment of: o how robust their business and delivery plans, market projections and strategies are for i) maximising the potential for impact and ii) achieving self-sufficiency o whether the magnitude and timescale of government support requested is reasonable and realistic, and if not, why not o any implications for VFM * Assessing whether there is a continued rationale for Government intervention to support the Centres: o are the market failures identified in the original business case still apparent? Are there new ones? o have the centres moved away from their original brief and, if so, is this justified? * Assessing what additional impact/benefits there would be from further Government funding * Assessing what level/type of government support offers the best value for money * Assessing to what extent the Centres are well governed and managed (e.g. effective Boards, management teams and accountability for investment decisions etc) and develop recommendations for improvement if necessary * Reviewing how the existing model of four separate but coordinated centres fits into the agri-tech and agricultural productivity landscape and make recommendations for improvements if necessary 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 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-c226b793-c7fb-419f-9b8a-60912e477231
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216e60b5-9863-48ed-8272-227f31bac0ff
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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