--- title: "UK SBS - CR19108 - The Use of Emerging Technologies by Regulators" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-05-19" --- # UK SBS - CR19108 - The Use of Emerging Technologies by Regulators Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23c11525-12ae-44e4-9ab1-29312b109923.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS - CR19108 - The Use of Emerging Technologies by Regulators" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a public sector agency based in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the research and development consultancy services industry and has a value of £44,900. The tender was concluded with the submission deadline for bids on 13th January 2020, and the contract period spanned from 3rd February 2020 to 5th June 2020. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in emerging technologies and regulatory functions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider participation due to the nature of the contract, which aimed to provide practical insights into how regulators leverage technology to enhance efficiency. Companies with capabilities in market research, polling, and economic analysis may find this an advantageous area for growth and collaboration with public sector entities. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday, 13th January 2020 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of the research is to gain evidence on regulators using emerging technology to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of regulation in a transformational way for the benefit of businesses and consumers. E.g. it has the potential to help with better enforcement as well as with improving the services that users get. We are looking to fill an evidence gap concerning the specific forms of emerging technology different regulators have used to this end, and the specific regulatory functions these technologies have been applied to. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition document. Additional information: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9b1fa-39c3-4110-a729-7323d47d1600 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2020 | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,900 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £44,900 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES | ## 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 - 19 May 2021 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9b1fa-39c3-4110-a729-7323d47d1600 - 23 Dec 2020 at 16:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9b1fa-39c3-4110-a729-7323d47d1600 - 6 Feb 2020 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9b1fa-39c3-4110-a729-7323d47d1600 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9b9b1fa-39c3-4110-a729-7323d47d1600 19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00fcc6c5-39f2-4643-aa0d-78604fc8c511 CR19108 - RM6018 Letter of Appointment - Countersigned_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4442656e-1ddc-4d7e-b376-21c55714c9d2 CR19108 - RM6018 Contract Terms - Countersigned_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c0e80459-34c8-41e0-bdb7-491e5a8d2b19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/43169af1-9eee-45c4-ada1-4b555b2f9b9d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/180610db-04c1-4310-8f6b-4c792bc97b71 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6363ac95-5b68-419d-be14-bf81f6baff99 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a903db5a-ae07-44fb-81f4-8069f8bbfe74 CR19108V1 - Contract Variation - Countersigned_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a24f2c99-6128-47ed-94be-be8de6f6aaa4 CR19108V2 - Contract Variation - Countersigned_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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