--- title: "CR20025 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sector characteristics - Fashion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-02-28" --- # CR20025 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sector characteristics - Fashion Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74f7f60e-cf29-4bde-88ca-959382e06ec4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), focusing on the research and development consultancy services within the fashion sector. The tender, titled "CR20025 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sector characteristics - Fashion," is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 11:00 on Tuesday, 17th March 2020. The opportunities are being managed through the Delta eSourcing Portal, and responses must be submitted electronically via this platform. The contract period is set to commence on 30th March 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2020, located in Swindon, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, market analysis, and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the fashion industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should particularly consider participating, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to them. The successful bidders will not only secure a contract but also gain valuable experience and potential for future engagements through UK SBS's focus on improving public sector efficiency and innovation. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 17th March 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Research England is a new council within UK Research and Innovation. We oversee UK Research and Innovation's England-only functions in relation to university research and knowledge exchange. 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 set out in the ITQ / RFP 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: B26976N6E6. 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: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with 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 deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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/0921602c-ddb4-4c84-9ca8-465e31fc2651 | | 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 | 28 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 - 28 Feb 2020 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0921602c-ddb4-4c84-9ca8-465e31fc2651 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0921602c-ddb4-4c84-9ca8-465e31fc2651 28th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/467c27f4-4a65-4c71-94bf-58d0c1513765 CR20025 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0237f454-8880-45b1-a4c8-12879d4a9ae7 CR20025 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c8c1813-e4c8-479f-9524-11b3ff457c85 CR20025 - UKRI Services Contract (Low value) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6965591-3069-412f-aec1-5d8b702f19b2 CR20025 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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