--- title: "UK SBS IT18251 NC3Rs Self Assessment Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-10-12" --- # UK SBS IT18251 NC3Rs Self Assessment Tool Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-569ea221-68a9-4e9d-a89d-77cb26e773a9.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender for the NC3Rs Self Assessment Tool, with a focus on software package and information systems. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and bids must be submitted by 19th October 2018 at 11:00 am. This opportunity is located in London and has a contract value of £80,000, spanning a duration from 26th November 2018 to 23rd February 2024. The procurement method is open, allowing for competitive bids below the regulatory threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with expertise in developing self-assessment tools for research institutions. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to the advancement of the NC3Rs strategy, promoting the incorporation of the 3Rs principles in scientific research processes. Interested vendors should ensure to comply with the guidelines for submission via the CCS eSourcing Portal, maximising their chances of winning this contract. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 19/10/2018 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The NC3Rs has recently published its strategy for 2017-2019 (www.nc3rs.org.uk/our-strategy). This includes a commitment to work with research institutions (primarily universities) to embed the 3Rs in the scientific process. Part of this commitment is to develop two complementary 3Rs self-assessment tools that will allow research institutions and individual research groups to collate, track and benchmark over time their 3Rs activities. 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 / RFP 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. 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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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06fe2b4-36fa-4d94-9ce5-0d8b44ef7e7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 23 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06fe2b4-36fa-4d94-9ce5-0d8b44ef7e7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06fe2b4-36fa-4d94-9ce5-0d8b44ef7e7f 12th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23949cac-0ecd-4ba2-8f09-1d4197edfbc2 IT18251 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cef13cf-0e62-47a5-a218-edeb75f74e4a IT18251 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/827906ec-4249-4b41-9d3c-34c73b971af5 IT18251 S1 Services Purchasing Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b5bc831-0853-468c-8a62-0040d67fd932 IT18251 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f55c152-293a-4ec9-9e29-b8df48f75fdf IT18251 Logging into Emptoris for the first time ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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