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title: "UK SBS PS17002 Strategic review of Innovation Programme mechanisms"
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# UK SBS PS17002 Strategic review of Innovation Programme mechanisms

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58efaf01-1ef9-45aa-9764-f913c4a6e57b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is inviting tenders for a strategic review of the Innovation Programme mechanisms, identified as PS17002. This procurement relates to project management consultancy services, specifically evaluating the programme's design and delivery in the context of the evolving UK innovation landscape. The tender, which is part of an open procurement process, requires submissions by 1 March 2017, after which the contract will commence on 17 March 2017 and run until 16 June 2017. The project location is in Swindon, England, with a total contract value of £75,600.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in project management, business and environmental consultancy. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their expertise in delivering innovative and industry-relevant solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's potential to foster partnerships that leverage NERC's extensive environmental data and expertise.

## Notice

NERC is seeking a suitably qualified, independent and expert group to conduct a strategic review of the Innovation Programme mechanism in terms of its design and delivery. Ultimately, in the wider context of change in the innovation landscape in the UK , NERC is seeking a strategic review that will assess whether the innovation programme mechanism is fit for purpose moving forward and where improvements could be make to make the approach (or variety of approaches) more efficient and effective in terms of: * delivering industry challenge-driven innovation investments by translating the knowledge and expertise generated by NERC investments into innovative, industry-relevant tools and approaches; * providing a neutral, open interface with the vast body of UK environmental data, knowledge and expertise; and * building effective partnerships to facilitate access to the body environmental science, data and skills funded by NERC. Please ensure to review the attached documentation for the full specification and instructions for the requirement. Additional information: Please do not contact the above Buyer directly. Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. 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/a9c67095-dca3-4b62-94f7-fa25da212c57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,600 |
| 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 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c67095-dca3-4b62-94f7-fa25da212c57
- 7 Feb 2017 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197bf919-f851-4fb0-8048-f6ff77f9785d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c67095-dca3-4b62-94f7-fa25da212c57
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/197bf919-f851-4fb0-8048-f6ff77f9785d
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a06156ec-6a8d-4264-890c-d9245b521a83
  Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8175ffd-1c0e-47b2-a647-b2e196aac18d
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73886dba-dab5-4c5a-9b86-2108f4bc55ca
  Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23484551-24bf-491c-8637-b9035ed2b5d8
  ITQ Question Summary
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2e1e625-b5c6-4f4f-a455-7c94d3215305
  AW5.2 Price Schedule Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/250a880e-18c5-4a61-a79e-b9f7a8edc929
  S1 Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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