--- title: "The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-11-08" --- # The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61c7627c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focuses on entering key African markets, specifically Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tanzania. This tender is categorised under market and economic research, with a tender period that ended on 27 May 2015. The contract was intended to assist UK companies in identifying business opportunities, with a total estimated value of £30,000. Although the procurement was initially active, it was subsequently abandoned prior to any contract award decision. This tender offers valuable insights for businesses looking to expand into the burgeoning Agritech sector in Africa, particularly those specialising in market research and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in market entry strategies, research methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The collaborative nature of UK SBS suggests that participating in such opportunities could provide significant networking and partnership possibilities for those aiming to engage with African markets. ## Notice **Please note, no award is to be *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** UKTI is actively working to support UK companies to enter Africa's Agritech markets. The aim of this piece of research is to generate market collateral and provide information on previous unrecorded business opportunities, with the aim of supporting UK market entry into the Angolan, Mozambican,South African and Tanzanian Agritech markets. Success is demonstrated through the capture of Business Wins (A BW is signed by a business which has benefited from UKTI support showing actual business won or forecast sales for up to 5 years). Heightened engagement in other Sub Saharan Africa markets can be considered a secondary aim. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. 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. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications 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. 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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/79e7af72-03bb-499c-b1d5-53beba08f91a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2015 - 15 Sep 2015 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 8 Nov 2019 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e7af72-03bb-499c-b1d5-53beba08f91a - 23 Mar 2018 at 11:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e7af72-03bb-499c-b1d5-53beba08f91a - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e7af72-03bb-499c-b1d5-53beba08f91a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e7af72-03bb-499c-b1d5-53beba08f91a 8th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eb27182-20dd-4030-b4a4-1f6754d7cee2 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/311cb45f-f4fc-4d23-b2c1-a80492464583 E-Sourcing summary detailing all questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b6d05d5-03d0-4ce4-a2cc-68cfe53baabc AW4.1 Contract terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae22ff1-8ca4-4819-ba58-421f81e6f3f4 ITQ CR150037UKTI The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12ed2202-ca1a-4dc5-88a1-e4b1e21a5f8b Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c75b1d9b-3cc4-415a-be75-d57a7e837389 Bidder Training - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07dd16d0-616b-4950-86c7-4b7c35e7a4ba AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bf0d436-7b48-4d21-b316-f5e5315c7073 E-Sourcing summary detailing all questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01845c3a-60c3-4a2d-9d76-0d1ada92e15c AW4.1 Contract terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c1ea165-c15f-4da7-b18c-1f25cc058aaf ITQ CR150037UKTI The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f923334a-9725-4979-9fa2-3fc94b866970 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc76f862-c75f-4c05-b78c-2a28514cecf5 Bidder Training - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db1c0e7d-679f-40dd-b9f0-93929e51807f AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8aa6180-ee64-45cf-a388-f45708530438 E-Sourcing summary detailing all questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/055d22ae-6fa5-420f-9512-81f681824da9 AW4.1 Contract terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eec509ca-a885-45ff-9e3d-97daca7edf12 ITQ CR150037UKTI The identification of business opportunities in the Agritech sector in Africa - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c7ce84d-e3ce-413a-a573-f46ca95629c7 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89f3b8da-45aa-4e41-9bc1-009fdad21332 Bidder Training - Logging into Emptoris for the first time ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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