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UKRI -STFC Higgs Centre for Innovation Business Support Programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2021 at 13:33

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2021 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently managing the procurement process for the "UKRI - STFC Higgs Centre for Innovation Business Support Programme". This initiative falls within the development consultancy services sector and is located in Scotland. The tender has been awarded, with bids accepted until 23rd June 2021 at 11:00 GMT, and the contract period spans from 2nd August 2021 to 1st August 2022. The procurement method employed is an Invitation to Quote (ITQ), indicative of a more informal and flexible approach to selecting a supplier while maintaining adherence to the Public Procurement Regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in business incubation, consultancy, and support services for early-stage technology firms. Winning this contract entails designing and delivering a comprehensive business support package for new ventures at the Higgs Centre, aiming to foster job creation and innovation. Businesses with experience in mentoring, developing business plans, and assisting companies in acquiring necessary funding would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI -STFC Higgs Centre for Innovation Business Support Programme

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 23rd June 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. STFC supports business incubation through a co-ordinated programme of initiatives covering a broad variety of science and technology sectors. Our unique spectrum of incubation facilities at the Higgs Centre for Innovation, are set within the wider UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC), partnering STFC with the University of Edinburgh. We aim to develop our business support offering at STFC's Higgs Centre for Innovation, located in the UKATC, where businesses co-locate with STFC in a supportive environment for start-up companies to develop new products and gain investment, and create jobs. The ESA BIC UK, STFC Higgs BIC & STFC CERN BIC are funded business incubation programmes supporting early stage technology businesses who are less than 5 years old. An integral part of the programme is the business support offering to ensure that the incubatees have the best chance of success and survival beyond their time on the relevant programme. Business support will be provided primarily by a third-party organisation that is contracted to support the incubatee businesses to develop and implement a viable business plan, to obtain key skills and knowledge to succeed in business and secure funding as needed. The objective for the winning bidder is to design, deliver, monitor and report on a package of business support to offer and/or signpost to advice. 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: T72Y9C6546 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-ed84d80f-5625-4ff2-a4a4-64a072fd3f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ec47ac-9933-43bc-a13a-80bd3f0d9914
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 - ITQ
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,981 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 1 Aug 2022 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
Professional Services
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793-867004

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZWINDERMAN CONSULTING

Further Information

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