Tender

CR21011 Strategic Priorities Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrators (SPF GGR-D)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) focuses on the Strategic Priorities Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrators (SPF GGR-D), aimed at developing socio-economic evaluation frameworks for the programme. The tender, identified as CR21011, is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submission set for Monday, 15 March 2021, at 11:00. Bids must be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal, and the anticipated contract period will run from 2 April 2021 to 26 March 2026. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, specially designed for services in research and development, with an overall budget of £400,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in socio-economic evaluation, market research, and consultancy services. Companies that can develop robust evaluation frameworks or conduct comprehensive assessments of socio-economic impacts, particularly those versed in developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and managing long-term evaluations, will find this tender aligns closely with their expertise. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an attractive venture for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR21011 Strategic Priorities Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrators (SPF GGR-D)

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 15 March 2021, 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Description of Requirement. * Develop an evaluation framework based upon a scoping and feasibility study for the evaluation of socio-economic impacts of the SPF GGR-D programme, exploring the extent to which socio-economic impact can and will be measured and identifying the necessary KPIs. Bids should set out how they intend to attribute programme activities and outputs with identified socio-economic impacts. It must set out realistic expectations on what can be achieved during the lifetime of the programme given that many of the benefits may not have easily measurable metrics, and may not be realised until long after the programme finishes. * Produce a programme baseline report for the SPF GGR-D programme from which any socio-economic impacts can be measured. * Produce an interim evaluation report focusing on the mid-term review conducted by the programme. * Carry out the end of programme evaluation and produce a final report. Where programme outcomes have not yet materialised the evaluation must consider whether there are interim outcomes that provide an indication of future impact. The evaluation will consider each strand of the programme as well as the impact of the programme as a whole. 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://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://delta-esourcing.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: P8VRT2SESD Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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 suffiency 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 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 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 the successful organisation , 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4a37d2-873f-4f06-9766-e39540c25537
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 26 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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
Becky Eldridge
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

Notice Documents

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