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title: "CR20141 - Gender, Race and Social Inclusion - Net Zero transitions"
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# CR20141 - Gender, Race and Social Inclusion - Net Zero transitions

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-213ee287-b35c-4692-93e7-a1a40ce75e71

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "CR20141 - Gender, Race and Social Inclusion - Net Zero transitions". This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services sector and is located in England. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with bids having been submitted and evaluated. The final submission deadline was on 5th January 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 18th January 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure method below the specified threshold.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses focused on gender-responsive and inclusive climate and energy policies, particularly those with expertise in research and development consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in market and economic research, statistics, or relevant innovation technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate significant growth and help establish lasting relationships within the public sector regarding ongoing social and environmental challenges.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 5th January 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The overall objective of this requirement is to identify how the UK can better develop gender responsive and inclusive climate/ energy policies and technologies. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: W794V93389. 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. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right to: 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier, 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 bidders. 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/05dfe7fb-f0f3-40a0-a42a-a49195ca270b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,200 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBON TRUST ADVISORY |

## 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

- 5 Oct 2021 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05dfe7fb-f0f3-40a0-a42a-a49195ca270b
- 2 Feb 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05dfe7fb-f0f3-40a0-a42a-a49195ca270b
- 8 Dec 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe83f96-56a4-4ecf-ba8f-ab39b732b717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05dfe7fb-f0f3-40a0-a42a-a49195ca270b
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe83f96-56a4-4ecf-ba8f-ab39b732b717
  8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4199e8-f8ef-4bd5-ba00-a239a1f401f4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7121b355-e20a-4491-86c1-2e17861c9201
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5efe8a4-77ef-4ff8-b193-4e62a23721f5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8161e6d-dfaa-4aee-b03b-5490a2c1bef4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b9a33d7-4b96-4e9d-95e3-f7d79cb4d0da
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60aa3815-ac46-4f62-8cd6-40fb7d14bff2
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/
  Delta e-Sourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7b58ecba-f87e-4f7d-851b-647055aed5a5

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
- https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com

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