---
title: "UK SBS CR18080 Evaluation of the ARTES Competitiveness and Growth Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-09-12"
---

# UK SBS CR18080 Evaluation of the ARTES Competitiveness and Growth Programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03.json)

## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the evaluation of the ARTES Competitiveness and Growth Programme. This tender, classified under research and development consultancy services, has a total contract value of £90,250. The contract period commences on 14th September 2018 and concludes on 29th March 2019. The procurement method utilised is a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 13th August 2018, following a tender period that ended on 20th July 2018, with the delivery set for Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those involved in market research. Companies focused on evaluating programme impacts and those with experience in assessing growth within the UK Space sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the buyer shows a commitment to inclusivity in their procurement approach.

## Notice

The overall objective of this research will be to answer the following broadly defined research questions in relation to the UK funding through the ARTES programme; - Understand what impacts have occurred as a direct result of UK ARTES funding - Establish the extent to which UK ARTES funding has contributed to the growth of the UK Space sector - Establish how successful UK funded ARTES activities have been and whether their overall objectives been achieved, In order to answer these questions, this research project will need elicit information on the perspective of UK project teams who received grant funding through ARTES, in terms of the activities they have undertaken, and subsequent outcomes and impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958b29e-32d8-4be7-90a6-9c0a459c6a0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,250 |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958b29e-32d8-4be7-90a6-9c0a459c6a0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958b29e-32d8-4be7-90a6-9c0a459c6a0c
  12th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ce6ca3-0ef6-4c63-8736-138a8893618f
  Mini Competition Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd40a3f1-924d-4ce3-a1b3-bd5c6453a109
  Mini Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cccba20-16ce-4788-b3a7-6469026222ae
  Price Schedule

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70d14a3f-9cd8-4dc0-9716-7e398400cc03.json.