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title: "CS21056 Securing the footprint of UK soils for future generations"
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# CS21056 Securing the footprint of UK soils for future generations

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cb86938-e2de-4e29-94ba-e8b895f04cfb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), pertains to the contract titled "CS21056 Securing the footprint of UK soils for future generations". This opportunity falls within the environmental services industry and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with a contract value of £19,712. The key dates include the tender submission deadline on 22nd February 2021 and the contract period commencing on 2nd March 2021, expiring on 31st May 2021. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation, appropriate for below-threshold contracts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in environmental science, environmental economics, and consultancy services related to environmental planning. Companies that possess expertise in conducting research, particularly in environmental impact assessments and interdisciplinary approaches to soil management, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract process can enhance a business's visibility in the public sector and could lead to future contracts with government entities striving to innovate and modernise their environmental strategies.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 22nd February 2021 at 12:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI require an expert in environmental science, environmental economics and/or related interdisciplinary research you will critically review and revise the existing case for a potential new research programme Securing the footprint of UK soils for future generations, which must identify key research questions where investment could make a step change in this area. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. This contract will be awarded based on the the strength of your written application. How to Apply All correspondence regarding this Quotation request in including your proposal should be directed to UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) via email at professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a suffiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be Show less additional text completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , 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 your organisation in doing so. 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. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f18f93-da00-4f64-b16e-c3f07e88ad00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,712 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f18f93-da00-4f64-b16e-c3f07e88ad00
- 9 Feb 2021 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5d1ad0-6b40-4f82-8f3d-e1a89e8dbd3d
- 8 Feb 2021 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5d1ad0-6b40-4f82-8f3d-e1a89e8dbd3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f18f93-da00-4f64-b16e-c3f07e88ad00
  22nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5d1ad0-6b40-4f82-8f3d-e1a89e8dbd3d
  10th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f70edea-b45a-434e-bdb5-16f155a55203
  CS21056 Request for quotation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d872e6a4-320a-4d83-8f1a-afb5662f0564
  CS21056 UKRI Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86c268c4-1061-4d2d-9a02-8a2f99f39c3d
  CS21056 Clarification of Sourcing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62a2a108-5bb4-4f56-a17f-51991e11a15b
  CS21056 Clarification of sourcing document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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