--- title: "UK SBS PS17137 RIFS (Research and Innovation Funding Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-02-09" --- # UK SBS PS17137 RIFS (Research and Innovation Funding Service Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18f154b3-d0d8-48d1-9f3d-0c2a170398c4.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the Research and Innovation Funding Service (PS17137) aimed at generating a comprehensive report to define effective funding services and identify best practices. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, and is being held in the South West region of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd February 2018. The total estimated value of the contract is £67,000, and the tender follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in business case development, funding strategies, and innovative service design will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those focused on collaboration with funding agencies and delivering high-quality insights for governmental projects. Engaging in this tender can bolster a business's credibility and open pathways for future collaborations within the public sector. ## Notice CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 23/02/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. The ultimate aim of this tender exercise is to generate a report that informs the RIFS project by defining the 'art of the possible', describing what a good funding service looks like and identifying any best practice approaches. The output will be a series of reports generated at the conclusion of each of the four consultation stages that will be informed by key RIFS project goals; RIFS project work already undertaken; approaches / solutions utilised by world-leading funding agencies etc. The expertise sought could include tasks such as helping support the generation of a business case that will define the key options available for the future (such as build / buy / modify existing solution etc.). 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. 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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. 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/08fc02f6-6aaa-4957-9170-716d4d4c0df3 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 11 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £67,000 | | 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 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations ## Release History - 9 Feb 2018 at 18:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fc02f6-6aaa-4957-9170-716d4d4c0df3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fc02f6-6aaa-4957-9170-716d4d4c0df3 9th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71356b15-2d5d-4b09-91db-f39d44a010ff Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7594890b-a196-44f5-bac3-7b61219aab29 Bidder Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc2596c4-fe27-4bd7-9013-6377ed3dd3be ITQ Invitation to Quote Final - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/383d441c-3a9a-4a97-87f8-a3918cc2881c ITQ Invitation to Quote questions FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15d48c07-4c6f-4ce1-92af-3f5445e6d022 PS17137 - TC's ## Notice URLs - 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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