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title: "CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring"
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# CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-743a94a6-2cd3-4b17-937c-13c0c4c2f0a1

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is undertaking a procurement process for the "CS21373 UKRI Public Affairs Political Monitoring" contract, which falls under the market and economic research category. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2021, and the contract has a duration beginning on 18th October 2021 and ending on 20th October 2024. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids through the Delta eSourcing Portal, and it is crucial to adhere to the specified submission protocol and deadlines to ensure consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public affairs and political monitoring sectors, particularly those with expertise in UK research, innovation policies, and higher education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the procurement method, which favours competitive quotations below threshold levels. With the contract valued at £115,000, companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability in delivering comprehensive monitoring services will find the procurement process advantageous for their growth.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 26th August 2021 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI is procuring a Public Affairs and Political Monitoring Contract. UKRI are looking for a provider who can cover a broad range of issues, including but not limited to UK research and innovation policy, the international landscape and higher education policy. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: S7PHZAKGW5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. 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 be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9600007-241c-4c77-bc4a-5ecc88b68b71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 24 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,299 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEHAVILLAND INFORMATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 08:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9600007-241c-4c77-bc4a-5ecc88b68b71
- 9 Nov 2021 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9600007-241c-4c77-bc4a-5ecc88b68b71
- 12 Aug 2021 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4a3ec4-e3ca-473f-bd6b-f2d74d1ae7a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9600007-241c-4c77-bc4a-5ecc88b68b71
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4a3ec4-e3ca-473f-bd6b-f2d74d1ae7a3
  12th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3a1762e-9060-4263-81a8-a069a18c89a7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9adc6247-05c4-43f1-9ab5-5daee6184994
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dd7688a-392f-4815-bfb9-ddd43c925abd
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e037e294-6789-4c54-8a66-6a09b2382503
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de2f5c43-0b18-4352-a500-976089da8ced

## Notice URLs

- http://uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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