--- title: "EEN Scale Up Pilot Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-04-09" --- # EEN Scale Up Pilot Evaluation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f855d39-0cf2-471f-b80c-a015bb22b7a5.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is currently managing a public procurement process for the evaluation of the EEN Scale Up Pilot. The tender is classified under research and development consultancy services, and it aims to assess the impact and effectiveness of the pilot initiated to support SMEs with high growth potential. The tender period is open, with a final date for submission of bids set for 4 December 2018 at 11:00. The contract is expected to commence on 12 December 2018 and run until 29 March 2019. Interested parties must submit their bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct submissions to the buyer are not permitted. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, market research, and economic analysis. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their growth prospects by collaborating on a high-profile project designed to develop targeted support for ambitious SMEs within the European landscape. Firms that can demonstrate their expertise in evaluating business initiatives and have a strong understanding of the European market may find this opportunity beneficial in expanding their reach and capabilities. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/12/2018 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The aim of the evaluation is to assess the impact and effectiveness of the EEN Scale up pilot following best practise as set out in the Innovate UK evaluation framework guide . The objective of the pilot is to identify a small number of SMEs with the highest growth potential and the desire to succeed, and to work with them to ensure they fulfil their potential to scale within Europe and beyond. The project is testing a more targeted and tailored approach, working with fewer, high growth, businesses for longer and more intensively, turning on its head the usual Network approach of providing defined services to clients, instead putting the client at the centre. 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 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DONOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordancewith the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadlineor not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or consideredfurther for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 'Registerfor CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation whichyou 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the 5. Attachments 3 questions Notice Summary - Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Manage/Review/e1d7451a-2896-4bf0-9aba-0c8c30e955cb registered Bidder; * 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 thee-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then beaccessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed inthe 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 anyspecific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevantinformation. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Trainingdocuments to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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 beacting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7924d2-3555-4b04-986e-61f7625d61fa | | 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 | 9 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 9 Apr 2019 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7924d2-3555-4b04-986e-61f7625d61fa - 16 Nov 2018 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7924d2-3555-4b04-986e-61f7625d61fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7924d2-3555-4b04-986e-61f7625d61fa 9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f2d0f5f-9d42-4258-b8dc-604815d6f805 CR18177 - Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26cbe072-c245-4194-a16c-6c7e65ed9e68 CR18177 - Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ec30284-1a86-4ee1-9680-360008d8f3ac CR18177 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f1573db-017b-4e63-8dcb-ebd88c66181b CR18177 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a71ed25-2471-49ac-905b-af1d20d75b74 CR18177 - S1 Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03b248d8-fafb-45f1-a05e-1ebb146bb5ec CR18177 - NDA - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9e1b236-775e-4410-a3b5-1a435c04804b Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c390877-3d93-4561-a0c6-45713477c2b8 Bidder logging onto emptoris for first time ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Manage/Review/e1d7451a-2896-4bf0-9aba-0c8c30e955cb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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