--- title: "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17096NERC NERC Innovation Priority Areas Market Analysis - Sustainable Food Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-23" --- # UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17096NERC NERC Innovation Priority Areas Market Analysis - Sustainable Food Systems Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ded4ac1-ab0f-4b14-bd62-029b93e654c5.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender process titled "NERC Innovation Priority Areas Market Analysis - Sustainable Food Systems." This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services and is aimed at gathering economic data to assess the market opportunities within NERC science and innovation, particularly concerning environmental science. The tender period has officially closed, with the deadline for bids set for 18 September 2017. The contract, valued at £20,000, will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria specified in the ITQ document. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in research and market analysis, particularly those focused on environmental science and sustainability. SMEs with expertise in economic research, polling, and statistics would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the buyer seeks to utilise data to enhance strategic initiatives in sustainable food systems. Firms that can demonstrate their capability to deliver comprehensive market analyses in alignment with NERC's goals will likely find this a lucrative avenue for securing public sector work. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 18 / 09 / 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Note : 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 All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The NERC innovation team are currently developing strategies around their priority areas and are seeking economic data to understand the scale of opportunity, barriers to progress, and in particular, an understanding of the potential for environmental science to affect this opportunity in each area. The review would provide comprehensive baseline data on the market opportunity for NERC science and innovation in the context of the role of environmental science. It will also improve our strategic understanding of where NERC innovation can have beneficial impact on the wider topical area. 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 e-sourcing 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. 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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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062e173-c12c-41a3-8ff9-78a25ec1e54d | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 2 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 1FL | | 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 - 23 Mar 2018 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062e173-c12c-41a3-8ff9-78a25ec1e54d - 4 Sep 2017 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062e173-c12c-41a3-8ff9-78a25ec1e54d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9062e173-c12c-41a3-8ff9-78a25ec1e54d 23rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48324f66-c0a3-4240-a65f-67d1c270c587 ITQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a565983-82a6-4927-b6cd-576ac189af4d NDA6 Non-discloure contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/535371c8-6f49-4cef-9b26-5d2365a30d93 Bidder logging in for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a39bda2d-fc47-4d66-80d8-e4a3b19e8e8a Bidder training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce0b6216-a84a-47e4-9de6-e0c17422ba0c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec0aaea8-a09c-4728-aa65-62846d94e9db AW3.1 Validation check - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2d1e98a-d475-4460-b689-63459fcf12bf ITQ Questions Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e1b2802-59c1-4cdf-aa43-7ef0bb351f30 S1 Terms and Conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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