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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16117EPSRC - Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Mar 2017 at 14:11

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14 Mar 2017 at 14:05

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Tender

23 Nov 2016 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender titled "Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape." This opportunity falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed following a timeline that included the tender period, which ended on 2 December 2016, and the contract period that commenced on 12 December 2016, lasting until 31 January 2017. The contract value is £9,025, and the delivery location is in Swindon, England, with all procurement actions carried out through an open procedure involving the CCS eSourcing Suite.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in quantum technologies and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this process, given that they are specifically catered for in the tender's suitability requirements. Companies looking to expand their business capabilities in the technology sector or those focusing on economic research may find significant growth opportunities through this contract, especially considering its focus on evolving tech landscapes over the past decade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16117EPSRC - Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape

Notice Description

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wish to commission a study to understand the UK and global funding landscape in quantum technology, especially how it has changed over the 5-10 years. This study will help in the qualitative and quantitative analyses of the UK quantum technologies research base to inform future planning. Additional information: 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 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d19c3f0d-8b01-41b7-803d-46c661983ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea8a39-74e7-400c-950e-310a9fc04ae3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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