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title: "UK SBS Square Kilometre Array Evaluation"
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# UK SBS Square Kilometre Array Evaluation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-685d34ca-0cb3-4e6d-946c-45890976212a

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), based in Swindon, England, has initiated a tender process for an evaluation study to assess the social and economic impact of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Headquarters located at the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank site. With a tender value of £40,000, the procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the selection of Warwick Economics & Development as the winning supplier. The contract is set to commence on 15th March 2017 and will run until 31st August 2017, with the tender period closing on 28th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market and economic research, particularly those specialising in impact evaluations and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research methodologies and economic analysis would be well-positioned to compete in future similar opportunities. Engaging in contracts with a respected public organisation like STFC can enhance a firm’s portfolio, facilitate partnerships, and potentially lead to further projects within the research and development sector.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) wishes to commission an evaluation study on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Headquarters, based on the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank site. The aim of the study is two-fold; it should measure and demonstrate the social and economic impact from the SKA Headquarters to date, providing an evidence-based understanding of public and private investment. Secondly, the project should develop an Evaluation Framework to measure and capture the impact of the Headquarters in future years. 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/3447d205-774b-4f9d-899b-62fa45e9caaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,980 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | WARWICK ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2017 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3447d205-774b-4f9d-899b-62fa45e9caaf
- 9 Feb 2017 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc9a02d-5fc3-4d83-b6dc-ff2ab7940dc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3447d205-774b-4f9d-899b-62fa45e9caaf
  29th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc9a02d-5fc3-4d83-b6dc-ff2ab7940dc9
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/430d6e62-b559-47c5-910e-b2e18cb371fa
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62a8d679-10c9-4d0d-b5ec-533c523a5c17
  Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e61341a9-f3ba-4588-806c-7cad8f0f0fc8
  S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e045f71f-e94e-4d91-8d02-df4db93d33e2
  ITQ Invitation to Quote Document

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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