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UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3," conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on providing analytical support for Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) across the UK. This tender falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000), and has an awarded contract value of £267,090. The contract period is set from 14th August 2017 to 31st July 2018, with the tender awarded on 4th August 2017, following its completion stage. The delivery of services is primarily expected to occur in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a framework agreement.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in market and economic research or consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in analysing research and innovation strengths and have the ability to collaborate with local consortia will be well-suited to compete. The focus on local productivity, international trade, and the identification of strategic areas for growth makes this contract particularly appealing for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their reach in the consultancy space.

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Notice Title

UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3

Notice Description

1. BEIS has regularly assessed the overall impact of its science and research investments and the performance of the UK research base, publishing reports on the international competitiveness of the UK research base. The latest of these was published in 2013 . 2. The Government have invited consortia to undertake analysis at a local level in the form of Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) . Through these SIAs, consortia are mapping local research and innovation strengths and infrastructure, providing new innovative ways to identify and build on areas of greatest potential across the UK. The summary reports from the first wave are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/science-and-innovation-audits-first-wave-reports 3. This specification is to continue to supply rigorous analytical support to the Wave 3 consortia as they develop their SIAs. Drawing on the expertise and analytical support of the contractor, the consortia will use local level data or local subsets of national data to identify strengths and potential areas of strategic focus for their areas. As well as mapping future growth potential, the SIAs will examine the current mechanisms through which investment in science and innovation in their area leads to local productivity, international trade and investment, and growth, and any barriers to this growth being realised. This will be done by linking the following: * Excellence in science and research highlighting areas of world leading strengths * Strengths in innovation activity * Science and innovation assets including institutes and facilities * Local industrial strengths and capacity especially in nascent industries and emerging disruptive technologies * Local strengths in international trade and attracting international investment * The ability to work collaboratively across the science and innovation landscape * Level of engagement with and by the business community * Coherence with other existing or planned local or national activity to support research and innovation including the development of local infrastructure * The comparative strengths on which to build future innovation, growth and prosperity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df17552b-bce2-4624-a417-3e48e6d7fbd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d9f6c-e30f-4ad3-bc41-4a9fe22502bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,090 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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