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title: "UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support"
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# UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b0794e2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "UK SBS PS16223 ESA BIC Business Support", aimed at providing tailored training programmes for early-stage technology businesses. This project falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing from 5th December 2016 and concluding on 31st December 2017. Interested bidders should note that the initial deadline for submitting bids was set for 7th November 2016.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training, consultancy, or support services tailored to nascent technology firms. Businesses equipped with expertise in areas such as intellectual property, company law, finance, sales, marketing, and business planning would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. By successfully securing this contract, prospective suppliers could enhance their portfolio while making a positive impact on the development of innovative startups within the Oxfordshire business community.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 07/11/2016 11:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking organisations that have the capacity, capability and expertise to deliver a training programme tailored for businesses that fit the following criteria: * Early-stage technology businesses working intensively on R&D and commercial approach * In most cases less than 5 years old * Pre-revenue and generally likely to be running their own business for the first time * Generally employ fewer than 5 people. The business support programme will set out to achieve the following: * Perform a diagnostic to ascertain the specific stage of development and key requirements of each business * Supply businesses with the key skills and knowledge required to run a successful technology business and increase their chance of survival * Contribute to the successful commercialisation of technologies by providing advice and training in key business-critical areas supporting the development of a robust business plan * Provide crucial skills and confidence in pitching for investment and introductions to investors to help fund technology development and commercialisation * Create a step change for the businesses where they can demonstrate that the programme has made a difference, e.g. attracting external investment, finding new customers. * Provide STFC with case study material on a business that has derived real benefit from the programme and a positive impact on the business can be demonstrated * Contribute to the wider objectives of STFC and the Harwell Campus by being an active player in the campus and wider Oxfordshire business community. The objective for the contractor is to design, deliver, monitor and report on a package of business support to offer and/or signpost to advice in areas which would typically include: * Intellectual Property * Company law and legal support * Basic business finance and R&D tax credits * Sales, marketing and branding * Market research and strategy * Team building, HR, employment law * Business communication skills * Business planning * Investment readiness training to include pitching to investors. This is not intended as an exhaustive list and potential contractors should set out their proposed programme contents. 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/d03bdced-a28f-41f8-8862-1d9a925bb02e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,580 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHBY HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03bdced-a28f-41f8-8862-1d9a925bb02e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2427b3-7151-4b10-a28a-9a62187c0bfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03bdced-a28f-41f8-8862-1d9a925bb02e
  11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2427b3-7151-4b10-a28a-9a62187c0bfc
  11th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/197e1f56-a900-4e5c-9a18-2ab395988b4b
  PS16223 Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54fc73a0-f354-47f0-afe4-776b529d76ac
  Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99edee99-e93d-4bd9-8d09-ed44ae256390
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44d5371e-9a06-44a6-bd3d-f89488c41883
  PS16223 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/327dc21a-f681-43fa-b82a-57450ebaee0c
  PS16223 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a4a6686-cbb6-4eea-af94-fa90078d9d38
  PS16223 Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cab634f-c4d4-4d12-b1e6-aa524da9b3b5
  Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09f00764-a3c3-493a-9e23-9c922f05117a
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24ab3a6a-0520-4bfa-9c7f-443beab385c5
  PS16223 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47386774-49ea-48d4-8613-3696a3d41bcb
  PS16223 Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

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