Tender

CR19008 Innovation for inclusive growth - Impact of innovation on local growth and identification of the most significant regional drivers for innovation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

24 Jan 2019 at 17:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking bids for the project titled "CR19008 Innovation for inclusive growth - Impact of innovation on local growth and identification of the most significant regional drivers for innovation." This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services industry and will take place in Swindon, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submission of bids is set for 20th February 2019 at 14:00. The maximum contract value is £110,000, excluding VAT, with an initial contract value of £10,000. Interested parties must submit their applications through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in research and development, economic consultancy, and market analysis. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in identifying drivers of local economic growth and innovative research methodologies would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can not only lead to a lucrative contract but also contribute to the strategic objectives of influencing public policy and enhancing local innovation, ultimately fostering an environment for sustainable economic development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR19008 Innovation for inclusive growth - Impact of innovation on local growth and identification of the most significant regional drivers for innovation

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 20th February 2019 at 14.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal The Maximum value of this opportunity is PS110,000.00 excluding VAT The initial contract value will be PS10,000.00 excluding VAT. If the option is taken to extend the contract the overall maximum value of this opportunity shall be PS110,000.00 excluding VAT. This research aims to identify important drivers of local innovation activity, both public and private, and estimate the contribution of local innovation activities on local economic growth. The focus of this project is on the modes of innovation that are science based and rest on R&D. Identifying the drivers is important for BEIS and other government departments because with this evidence policy could have a sharper focus on further strengthening the drivers that have positive impact on local innovation outcomes. Similarly, it is equally important to understand a link between the local innovation activity and local growth so that policy can use this knowledge to achieve the Industrial Strategy objective. Together these can also help with the ambition to raise R&D investment to 2.4% of the GDP. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 18th February 2019 at 14.00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 esourcing 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd004dc8-d323-440c-9a2c-b258bc2a5652
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd2179b-48ac-46bd-af5c-7cc0d7b869b0
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 7 Oct 2019 6-12 months
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
Karl Oakley
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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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