--- title: "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17086BBSRC - Development of a Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Framework in ERA CoBioTech" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-07-12" --- # UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17086BBSRC - Development of a Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Framework in ERA CoBioTech Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a66c8fc-35c7-450e-8152-85dc65d99c12.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited seeking bids for the development of a Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Framework in the context of ERA CoBioTech. The procurement is classified under research and development consultancy services, with an estimated value of £27,200. The deadline for bid submission was 5th September 2017 at 14:00. This tender was part of an open procurement method and was intended to enhance strategic vision and best practices for responsible research, but the contract requirement was later abandoned prior to any award decision. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in implementing responsible innovation frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on ethical, legal, and societal aspects of research would be ideally suited to participate. Engaging with this procurement could allow businesses to expand their portfolios and contribute positively to research environments that prioritise responsible and sustainable methodologies. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 05/09/2017 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. 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 All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Responsible Research and Innovation By leading the work on WP6, BBSRC is not only responsible for developing a strategic vision for ERA CoBioTech, but also to generate a best practice Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) framework. For the research in the ERA CoBioTech area to contribute positively to society, it needs to be responsive to wider ethical, economic, legal, social, technological, political and other aspects. For this responsiveness to be effective, the key elements of RRI, anticipation, reflection, and engagement, need to shape the research strategy and research activities. BBSRC invites the bidder to interpret Responsible Research and Innovation in a way which works for this context and to explain their approach. ERA CoBioTech will have the knowledge and tools to embed RRI considerations into its strategy setting, grant funding decision making and grant monitoring processes and will support researchers to engage with the RRI agenda. This work will build on the extensive resources and learning already amassed around RRI. 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. 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/63604142-6988-49c6-b348-d85a58245a0a | | 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 | 12 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 2 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £27,200 | | 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 1ET | | 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 | ## 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 - 12 Jul 2018 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63604142-6988-49c6-b348-d85a58245a0a - 7 Aug 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63604142-6988-49c6-b348-d85a58245a0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63604142-6988-49c6-b348-d85a58245a0a 12th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d171db5-8e2a-4da3-b8a0-3e58bda6c1e3 Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4cf2b2a-e250-40c1-bdec-3a4a047094cb Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d78f55c5-a8e4-4de4-8a6b-594c472e4940 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36ba3309-77b7-4762-8b16-bb782d87d938 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5b0ed24-6fe0-4314-959b-c3beb06dbf6b Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1299a2c-ab94-4ae4-97e4-433e465f1cd5 Tender Document Questions - 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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