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title: "UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors"
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# UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52508c74-51d5-49ff-8514-1191d33d6312

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS17011 UKRI Exec Search for Non Executive Directors" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender is classified under the administration services category and involves a search and recruitment consultancy for the newly established UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The relevant procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 31st January 2017. The contract is set to start on 6th February 2017 and will run until 30th June 2017. The financial value of the contract ranges between £35,000 and £45,000, appealing to suppliers capable of meeting the service requirements outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for recruitment firms, particularly those with expertise in executive search and consultancy services. Businesses that thrive in strategic planning, candidate sourcing, and client engagement would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on diverse and high-quality leadership candidates opens the door for firms that can demonstrate a strong network and experience in sourcing non-executive directors from both national and international markets.

## Notice

**THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 31st JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a new research and innovation body which will be set up to strengthen the strategic approach to future challenges and maximise value from government's investment of over PS6bn per annum in research and innovation. It will deliver a strengthened, unified voice for the UK's research and innovation funding system, facilitating the dialogue with government and partners on the global stage. It will build on the UK's world class research and innovation performance enabling the system to respond rapidly and effectively to current and future challenges. Delivering these benefits requires strong and empowered leadership within UKRI. The creation of UKRI will retain the key characteristics of the current system that have underpinned the UK's success, such as discipline leadership and autonomy, and dual funding. UKRI will provide strategic oversight of the functions of the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK, and the Higher Education Funding Council for England's (HEFCE) (to be known as Research England) research and knowledge exchange funding functions. The UKRI Board will be integral in ensuring the success of this new organisation. Membership of the UKRI Board is a key issue for stakeholders during the passage of the Higher Education and Research Bill, and will be critical to ensuring the success of UKRI. The UKRI Board will consist of the Chairman, UKRI Chief Executive Officer, UKRI Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and 12 Non-Executive Directors. Government are interested in candidates from the national and international field with the appropriate corporate governance skills and include high-quality scientific leaders familiar with the academic, philanthropic and business research communities. The appointed search and recruitment consultancy firm will be required to deliver search requirements for the vacancy in order for the successful applicants to be appointed by May 2017. The consultants will be required to undertake the following work: * Attend planning meetings and discuss search and campaign requirements with the Independent Panel Member(s), both appointment teams and other key stakeholders to agree the search, advertising strategies and timetable; * Provide search and selection services ensuring a strong and diverse field of candidates; * Give support and advice on the preparation of recruitment documents and ensure applicant packs are made available in alternative formats if requested; * To respond to requests for applications via post and e-mail. To receive, log and acknowledge applications about the post and answer any queries by email or telephone; * Advise on advertising text and negotiating with media on prices for placing external adverts, plus placing advert; and bringing the advert to th Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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/9ce453c4-edd6-4dc5-90d7-3729c42fc1d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,400 |
| 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 | SAXTON BAMPFYLDE HEVER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce453c4-edd6-4dc5-90d7-3729c42fc1d0
- 21 Feb 2017 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64efcdb9-90c2-4874-93fa-ec371a523a8a
- 24 Jan 2017 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64efcdb9-90c2-4874-93fa-ec371a523a8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce453c4-edd6-4dc5-90d7-3729c42fc1d0
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64efcdb9-90c2-4874-93fa-ec371a523a8a
  21st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/403b8854-15ba-445b-b2f3-ea2026c0b06b
  PS17011 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1cc9678-f509-419b-aa0a-308cbaa26a10
  PS17011 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c1442bc-73ea-4ec1-be31-713de2f4d1eb
  PS17011 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f71b3e6-b73b-4dec-b9a1-4694b4f62c19
  PS17011-S1-Services purchasing contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/394b7a7d-50a1-4cf0-821c-59ecc8d8516b
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70371732-e013-43c0-bb59-88394898a5f7
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0

## Notice URLs

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

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