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title: "UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)"
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# UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cd718a3-b32f-47ea-944b-6c554daec4ed

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a public procurement for the "UKSBS PR17144 Innovation to Commercialisation of University Research Pilot Programme (ICURe)." This initiative is aimed at enhancing innovation and mentoring within the UK, specifically targeting the delivery of Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme over a 12-month period starting from 1st April 2018. The tender period for bids will close on 9th February 2018 at 11:00 hours. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of approximately £158,334 for consultancy services in research and development, applicable across the UK and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to provide innovative solutions and methodologies for programme delivery, as well as those with capabilities in identifying and mentoring business professionals, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this initiative not only aids in business growth through engagement with universities but also enables firms to establish valuable partnerships and contribute to the UK's research landscape.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 09/02/2018 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Innovate UK is seeking to procure two additional delivery partners to run Phase 2 of the ICURe Pilot Programme (for 12 months from 1st April 2018) alongside and in partnership with the SETsquared group of universities. The purpose includes (but is not limited to): * The opportunity to identify areas for potential innovation in the proposed methods of delivery * To explore new ways of identifying and securing appropriate Business mentors To increase awareness and participation in the ICURe pilot programme across the UK To explore the possible benefits or limitations of a 'partnership' or 'hub' approach to the delivery of the ICURe programme Additional information: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing 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; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed477c-fa23-47a1-99c9-27f194d59625 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £158,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,914,460 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST; UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## 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
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed477c-fa23-47a1-99c9-27f194d59625
- 5 Jan 2018 at 14:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82a4ef7-ab55-4272-a8bb-1a9babaa6f50
- 5 Jan 2018 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82a4ef7-ab55-4272-a8bb-1a9babaa6f50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ed477c-fa23-47a1-99c9-27f194d59625
  16th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82a4ef7-ab55-4272-a8bb-1a9babaa6f50
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bbfadc1-3e1d-4526-8614-22a50de7ae0f
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c5dc09b-74c2-4284-a8d1-bf7f50bbc538
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bcec257-3f18-4ef8-a471-195fb4cd33fd
  UKSBS PR17144 RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e62092d8-aa03-4417-9dc2-a396af428a04
  UKSBS PR17144 RFP Request for Proposal questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac4a63f1-f93c-403a-86ab-34cbf52c0bff
  UKSBS PR17144 S2 - Services purchasing contract

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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