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UKRI Innovate UK Newton Fund Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme - Design and Delivery

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Apr 2020 at 16:43

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2019 at 17:28

Tender Notice
Planning

30 Sep 2019 at 10:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UKRI Innovate UK is looking to procure services for its Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme, with the aim of designing and delivering an acceleration and development programme in South Africa. This initiative focuses on establishing partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and South African organisations to create base-of-the-pyramid business models for products and services. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with an Expression of Interest deadline set for 11th October 2019, and the contract is anticipated to run for an initial period of 9 months starting from 17th February 2020, with the option to extend for an additional 5 months. The estimated contract value is up to £416,666, and this procurement follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business and management consultancy services, as well as those with a strong understanding of developing innovative solutions within the South African context. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for collaboration and partnership with international organisations, particularly in emerging markets, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their global reach and impact through participation in this internationally-focused programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI Innovate UK Newton Fund Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme - Design and Delivery

Notice Description

Contract Awarded UKRI's Innovate UK intends to procure the services of a supplier who can design and deliver an acceleration and development programme in South Africa. The objective is to build partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and South African organisations, with the aim of co-creating base-of-the-pyramid business models for their products and services. We are calling this activity the Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme. This procurement will form part of Innovate UK's delivery partner commitment to the Newton Fund. The Newton Fund (www.newtonfund.ac.uk) is part of the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) and aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries, by strengthening their science and innovation capacity through partnership with UK businesses and academia. The contract is for an initial 9 months (1st iteration), with the option to extend the contract by a further 5 months (2nd iteration). UKRI Innovate UK is the UK Government's innovation agency. They fund, support and connect innovative businesses to accelerate sustainable economic growth. Innovate UK provide new support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with high growth potential to innovate faster and achieve growth, not just in the UK but globally. As part of its international activities Innovate UK is a delivery partner of the Newton Fund. The Newton Fund is part of the UK's Official Development Assistance and aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries, by strengthening their science and innovation capacity through partnership with UK businesses and academia. Innovate UK seeks to identify a Supplier who can design and deliver a programme to accelerate the development of South Africa through building partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and suitable South African organisations, with the aim of co-creating base-of-the-pyramid (BOP) business models for their products and services. Please refer to the specification and tender terms for the full requirement. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 17/01/2020 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). The contracting authority shall utilise the Delta eSourcing Procurement Tool available at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ to conduct this procurement. All enquiries with respect to problems or functionality within the tool may be submitted to Delta eSourcing on 08452707050. Please utilise the messaging system within the e-sourcing tool at the above link. Please note this is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ UKRI Innovate UK reserves the right not to award a contract. Future procurements - advanced notification of intent: if the UK exits the EU and access to the OJEU is no longer afforded to the Contracting Authority, then all new procurements will utilise the UK Governments own procurement portal. The contract is for an initial 9 month duration (1st programme iteration). The contract can be extended by a further 5 months (2nd programme iteration). The estimated value of the contract reflects the initial 9 month contract plus the provision for an additional 5 months. The maximum estimated value of the initial 9 month contract is PS237,500 excl.VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4c05f6-aed7-424a-858d-fb2a590edc76
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2020 - 20 Dec 2020 6-12 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 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE LIMINAL

Further Information

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