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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17038HEFCE Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2017 at 13:36

TenderAmendment

22 Jun 2017 at 13:20

TenderAmendment

20 Apr 2017 at 09:07

TenderAmendment

19 Apr 2017 at 16:11

Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the tender titled “Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund.” This project is categorized under research and development consultancy services and aims to allocate £85 million in funding over three years from 2018 to 2021, specifically to assist universities. The tender period concluded on 10 May 2017, with a contract period commencing from 19 May 2017 and ending on 28 February 2018. The procurement method used for this opportunity was designated as 'Other'. The delivery addresses are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is set at £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £80,000.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy and research sectors that specialise in economic analysis and project evaluation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this opportunity is accessible to them. Given the complex collaborative nature of the projects funded, businesses experienced in managing extensive studies or those with a strong background in academic partnerships would be well-suited to respond. Involvement in this tender could significantly enhance their visibility and portfolio within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17038HEFCE Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund

Notice Description

HEFCE notified universities on 13 April that PS85M for 2018-19 to 2020-21 was available for allocation through the CCF competitive element and issued a call for projects http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/Year/2017/201703/ * In allocating the CCF competitive funding, HEFCE is concerned to allow universities up to three years to deliver complex collaborative projects. We aim to make all competitive CCF awards by early 2018, so that projects start to draw down funds from April 2018 and complete by March 2021. This necessitates a method of allocating funding then within fairly compressed timescales. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7d67f98-9e76-41ff-abd2-7a86296792db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463b2792-b07f-4be4-9272-e76935a79102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,185 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Contracted Research
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1ET
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

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