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DDaT21325 - Innovate UK Event Meeting Brokerage Tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Dec 2021 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DDaT21325 - Innovate UK Event Meeting Brokerage Tool" has been managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), with the contract awarded to B2Match GmbH. This project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, aimed at providing a platform to facilitate meetings at both virtual and physical Innovate UK EDGE events in the UK. Although the tendering phase is complete, key dates included the bid submission deadline on 21st December 2021, with the award announced on 4th March 2022. The contract, valued at £85,500, spans from 4th March 2022 to 31st March 2026 with potential extensions.

This contract presents growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software services, with a particularly favourable outlook for those offering GDPR/DPIA-compliant meeting brokerage tools. Key players in cloud-based software and event management service providers could leverage this opportunity to enhance their offerings in virtual and hybrid event platforms. The successful tool will need to integrate with Salesforce CRM for seamless operations, positioning companies that excel in software integration and data compliance in a strong position to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT21325 - Innovate UK Event Meeting Brokerage Tool

Notice Description

*** This is an Award notice, not a call for competition*** **There is a Variation 001 to reduce the contract by PS13,000** Please see Section 6. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 21st December 2021 at 16:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Innovate UK EDGE through its national network of 20 consortium partners runs a large number of conferences and events each year, and this is an area of increasing demand. We provide the capability for our partners to book meetings at face-to-face and virtual events (e.g. allowing attendees to book 1-on-1 sessions with the speakers after an event/webinar has finished). At the minimum we require a tool to broker meetings, to enable continuity of this essential service for us and our partners. It could be part of a larger event platform with full virtual event hosting capability. Ideally, the solution will also be able to integrate with our Salesforce CRM for seamless data entry. As IUK EDGE organises several high-profile events each year it is critical that these events are hosted, or at the minimum that meetings are brokered, on a GDPR / DPIA compliant platform that provides the functionality and professionalism that is expected. Therefore, enhancing IUK EDGE's reputation whilst minimising any GDPR / DPIA related risks. Consequently, Innovate UK EDGE is looking to purchase a user-friendly tool to broker meetings which is GDPR / DPIA compliant and is provided by the supplier as Software as a Service. It could be part of a cloud-based Event Platform which is GDPR / DPIA compliant and is provided by the supplier as Software as a Service and is also available as a Managed Service should event demand require Innovate UK EDGE to secure additional resource and support. It is desirable that any platform must be able to adapt and support future event demand as it is expected that in future due to the pandemic that EDGE will increasingly host hybrid events combining virtual and physical event attendance. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: DS5CMB58TD Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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-d5c7bbff-00ee-4736-8a76-5b677da8b7ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5232efc-67fc-4ef3-b617-c9d37d8ca02c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867913

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

B2MATCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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