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title: "UK SBS NERC Public Engagement on the UK Geoenergy Observatories"
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# UK SBS NERC Public Engagement on the UK Geoenergy Observatories

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e4f4846-a87f-4df1-91ae-3cc1a50464b8

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS NERC Public Engagement on the UK Geoenergy Observatories." This initiative falls within the research and development consultancy services sector and is located in South West England. The procurement method is through a competitive quotation process under a limited procurement method. The tender period concluded on 7th February 2018, with an award date on 2nd March 2018, and the contract duration is set from 14th February 2018 to 29th March 2019. The estimated contract value is £65,000, aimed at enhancing public engagement through the UK Geoenergy Observatories project, which involves scientific monitoring across two diverse geological locations in the UK.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for companies focused on public engagement, scientific research, and consultancy, particularly those specialising in environmental studies and community outreach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for them. Businesses capable of innovative approaches to public engagement and those with experience in delivering community-based projects in scientific contexts would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 7th February 2018 at 14.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The overall aim of the work will be for the UK Geoenergy Observatories Project (this project is being delivered by the British Geological Survey (BGS). This will be to ensure the project delivers meaningful and appropriate public engagement, through considered research, dialogue and events. The UK Geoenergy Observatories project is a capital investment and the facilities at the sites will be operated by British Geological Survey (BGS). NERC has confirmed PS31 million to build the UK Geoenergy Observatories. Researchers will carry out scientific monitoring and observation to establish the state of the current environment and determine if these technologies have a significant effect. UK Geoenergy Observatories will provide scientific 'test beds' in two geologically-different locations (Chester and Scotland) in the UK. Each site will comprise a network of deep and shallow boreholes, enabling geoscientists to undertake long-term observation of the subsurface for the first time and in unprecedented detail, delivering new information to interpret, model and monitor the environment from the surface down to 1,500m. 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. 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 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/3541bbbf-c7c1-46a8-99ac-584e876d20b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,640 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2019 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3541bbbf-c7c1-46a8-99ac-584e876d20b3
- 25 Jan 2018 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b55964-508a-426f-a2a7-a412efa2f281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3541bbbf-c7c1-46a8-99ac-584e876d20b3
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b55964-508a-426f-a2a7-a412efa2f281
  25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0fd7504-cc20-4216-8435-79f713bd98f8
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d62a439b-80b8-493c-8b9d-50fd77d0afd0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d92d1320-4232-456e-8203-1e1ecae3cfe5
  Bidder Training 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ef93bcf-ae92-425c-ad87-d5b93e202b56
  Bidder Training 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5964bd98-9757-486b-be85-b88d0e15a0c7
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f2822e3-0753-40b0-a448-9a4ed40f3102
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41d14439-5bd6-4bc5-bea7-90d686da3103
  ITQ
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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