--- title: "PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-06-02" --- # PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bbb6d2b-48ab-4a21-81ab-2863bc5cf36e.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is overseeing a procurement process titled "PS21001 - European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Research Study - RAF102/2021". This project falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the stage of contract award, with key activities having commenced prior to the final bid submission on 7th May 2021. Following this, the contract period is scheduled to run from 17th May 2021 to 18th June 2021, with all submissions being evaluated as per the Public Procurement Regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in economic research and consultancy. Companies experienced in assessing economic impacts, particularly in the context of public sector projects, would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. As access to tender documents necessitates a Non-Disclosure Agreement, it is crucial for interested parties to be registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal to participate and prepare comprehensive bids that showcase their expertise and value in delivering the requested analysis. ## Notice **THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 7th May 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement This Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have a requirement for a study to consider the economic impact from hosting a world class international research organisation in the UK. The study should assess the benefits and costs of hosting a headquarters over the lifetime of the building. Access to the tender documents are subject to the signing of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. For more information please see details of how to apply below. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: D26SYT2A36 The access code above will enable your NDA submission only. Once the NDA has been completed and submitted via the Delta portal, bidders will be invited to view the tender documents and bid for the opportunity. 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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. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afe5955-504b-44ce-825b-a2d02145e3e9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 May 2021 | | Contract period | 20 May 2021 - 16 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,650 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PERSPECTIVE ECONOMICS | ## 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 - 2 Jun 2021 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afe5955-504b-44ce-825b-a2d02145e3e9 - 30 Apr 2021 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1332d87-64c7-40d8-8752-29310a82a36e - 19 Apr 2021 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1332d87-64c7-40d8-8752-29310a82a36e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1afe5955-504b-44ce-825b-a2d02145e3e9 2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1332d87-64c7-40d8-8752-29310a82a36e 30th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8739734d-b0d4-4c7a-ac4a-428c10487583 PS21001 - Services Purchasing Contract - Countersigned_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/38b02289-be30-4b48-8f0b-b809d693f07d PS21001 - DPF31 Terms and Conditions June 2018 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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