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title: "UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)"
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# UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b5e05b-c550-4180-9fb3-57ee1c49fdd2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR20033 Evaluation of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF)" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focusing on acquiring research and development services related to consultancy. Set to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the tender is currently at the Award stage after the bids were collected, with the final submission date being 22nd June 2020 at 11:00 am. The contract is intended to commence from 3rd August 2020 and is expected to last until 31st December 2025, with a contract value of £896,000. This open procurement procedure complies with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding for qualified contractors. 

This evaluation contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy sector, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in market and economic research, as well as those capable of delivering quality evaluations for public funding initiatives, will be well-positioned to compete. By engaging in this process, successful bidders can not only contribute to shaping the future of the UKRI Strategic Priorities Fund but also enhance their portfolios and potentially secure further contracts with UK SBS and other public bodies in the long term.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 22nd June 2020 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for an evaluation, the aim of the evaluation is to inform ongoing and future improvements of the fund, to maximise the value of public funding (in particular, the possibility of future growth of the SPF), to demonstrate what the fund delivered for taxpayers, and to help UKRI build the evidence base on 'what works' in successfully supporting high-quality MIDRI (R&I) and ensuring R&I responds to strategic opportunities and priorities. 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 set out in the RFP 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.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: FS68UG85RS 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 Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f264ab2-92ad-402f-a090-c8202e39b0f6 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £896,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2020 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f264ab2-92ad-402f-a090-c8202e39b0f6
- 3 Jun 2020 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409269b8-dfdf-47c7-b014-53bb73c81656
- 27 Apr 2020 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409269b8-dfdf-47c7-b014-53bb73c81656

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f264ab2-92ad-402f-a090-c8202e39b0f6
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409269b8-dfdf-47c7-b014-53bb73c81656
  3rd June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c43c8305-5baf-4543-92e2-3df0763df1e6
  CR20033 - Delta - RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8088230f-9b93-4659-988c-94da6743dc15
  I Supplier Factsheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bdc1470-2158-401e-b0b9-a2e3412d2c54
  CR20033 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e03aac5f-3f90-4c26-a3a1-aec482324f7d
  Annex A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e997e165-29e3-43d5-87e9-2dc9cd854a20
  Annex B pre-market engagement presentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09fb6b20-7e63-4b52-bf1e-550f78bd3f72
  Annex B pre-market engagement presentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f31d4a5-2695-49f5-9626-1d04e6652119
  Annex C pre-market engagement questions and answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d112a74-983d-4cf4-8907-802003d21e5c
  CR20033 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c3bd873-7a43-4886-8d41-3b54169b4656
  CR20033 - Delta - RFP Request for Proposal Questions

## Notice URLs

- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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