--- title: "CCCC17A17 - NIC: Infrastructure Governance Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-04-21" --- # CCCC17A17 - NIC: Infrastructure Governance Research Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c644599-61fd-4c66-8c50-d1854a8ea1ea.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Crown Commercial Service for a contract titled "CCCC17A17 - NIC: Infrastructure Governance Research." This initiative falls within the research services industry category and is based in the UK. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission period ends on 31 March 2017 at 23:59 BST. The contract is set to commence on 18 April 2017 and will run until 31 July 2017. Interested providers must be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and must express their interest via email to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research services, particularly those focused on infrastructure development and governmental decision-making processes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Companies with expertise in global infrastructure practices and decision-making strategies may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, potentially leading to valuable long-term partnerships with government agencies. ## Notice This is a contract for the treasury for research into infrastructure decision making part particularly from an infrastructure developer perspective. The research should draw on the practice of decision-making and planning from other countries and identify any delays or barriers to long-term decision-making. Whilst Her Majesty's Treasury is the Contracting Authority, all analysis and outputs in the requirement are commissioned by, and will be delivered exclusively to, the National Infrastructure Commission ("NIC") an executive agency of the Treasury Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2017 at 14:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d - 21 Apr 2017 at 14:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d - 21 Mar 2017 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d - 21 Mar 2017 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d - 17 Mar 2017 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacc651e-fb81-45ea-b6d0-3a8d77a82a8d 21st April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7661e776-bfab-456b-8476-554847676335 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c2170d5-bc92-45ae-b285-32dfa7fbd852 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed63a339-86a8-42b6-bd8b-61d20a70bd35 Appendix C -Draft Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/103877db-ae0a-4de1-bc08-acff5b75752b Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9235e81-d947-41b8-840c-77ee69b44738 Appendix E - Price Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d40706d-259d-48ba-ac88-84b8a3119bf6 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/844ddcbf-5a7b-4f59-9f90-c6be9e1abe82 Invitation To Tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk byfollowingthelink Register for the e-sourcing portal - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Instructions on the portal - http://ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Register your interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03bb1ff3-7902-4e02-80c5-a1c71fefcae9 Appendix B-Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf7bfaa1-0511-4c34-8473-bd19f7271e14 Appendix B- Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f62307bb-c821-40f7-93df-d167c20c62bb Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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