--- title: "UK SBS FWRECR17073BEIS University Enterprise Zones (uEz) pilot interim evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-08-09" --- # UK SBS FWRECR17073BEIS University Enterprise Zones (uEz) pilot interim evaluation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-195c1329-5a54-43d0-bd15-13c88f73fc10.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for the "University Enterprise Zones (uEz) pilot interim evaluation" in the research and development consultancy services sector. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Technopolis Limited. Key dates included the submission deadline for bids on 10th July 2017 and the contract's start date on 8th August 2017, lasting until 30th May 2018. This contract is valued at approximately £45,000 and the services will be delivered in the South East of England. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in economic research and evaluation methodologies will find this tender especially applicable. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only strengthen their experience in public sector contracts but also foster long-term relationships with significant buyers in the UK public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 10/ 07 / 2017 year at 14:00 "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 " DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement ........... - Please make sure that you provide sufficient detail of you requirement so that potential suppliers will have a full understanding of what is required. 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. 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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/11bf50b5-34ac-4faf-9639-6e9e30d742f1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 30 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £44,950 | | 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 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 | TLJ South East (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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bf50b5-34ac-4faf-9639-6e9e30d742f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11bf50b5-34ac-4faf-9639-6e9e30d742f1 9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97cfc4f3-da6e-4262-9a06-86fdc1f6fd25 Mini competition document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a2cdb9-bde4-4bfc-a63d-50e9b186ccaf Mini competition questions document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de07e536-0d30-4158-b88c-8dcffa377884 Price schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b681cb3e-ac0f-47b5-ad63-3c2efee13ab5 Bidder training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b00c7b8-e588-458f-a095-42bad8c23294 Logging into Emptoris for the firsr time - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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