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title: "Evaluation of the ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge - Supplier Engagement Event"
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# Evaluation of the ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge - Supplier Engagement Event

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b397a06-ea22-4545-b500-7c62ab69b49e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Evaluation of the ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge - Supplier Engagement Event" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This process is in the planning stage and is related to the industry category of research and development consultancy services. A key milestone is set for 31st March 2020, which marks the end of the engagement period, coinciding with an Engagement Day scheduled on the same day at 09:00 (GMT) via Zoom. This event aims to facilitate communication with potential bidders ahead of the formal tender process.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to tap into the £431 million investment under the Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge. Companies that specialise in research and development, market research, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Attending the Engagement Day is a strategic move for interested parties to gain insights and network, paving the way for potential collaboration in addressing key industrial and societal challenges through innovative solutions.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** Background to the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund is part of the Government's Industrial Strategy, the long-term plan to raise productivity and earning power in the UK. The fund is a core pillar on the Government's commitment to increase funding in research and development by PS4.7billion over 4 years to strengthen UK science and business. It will invest in the world-leading research base and highly innovative businesses to address the biggest industrial and societal challenges today. ISCF Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge (IDC) was announced in Summer 2019 and runs until 31st March 2024. The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge is a PS170 million investment of public money and an estimated further PS261m of industry funding, bringing the total investment to PS431million. This notice is to inform of an Engagement Day for potential bidders ahead of a tender being issued. This Engagement Day will take place via Zoom Video Conferencing with the details provided further down this notice,on Tuesday 31st March at 09:00 (GMT). Additional information: Please email Research@uksbs.co.uk for the details of the Zoom Video Conference, and to register your interest. Please state the name and company of the person who will be joining, and please use the reference CR20041.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd08472-a7b7-44e3-abba-6f432b25357e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 10:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd08472-a7b7-44e3-abba-6f432b25357e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd08472-a7b7-44e3-abba-6f432b25357e
  25th March 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9edda9d-382f-40a4-984b-271ed7157580
  Project Summary

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