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title: "OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise"
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# OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f5aa7e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking suppliers to provide public dialogue expertise in the science and technology sectors. The industry category includes research and development services and related consultancy services, with an estimated contract value of £2,900,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 22 December 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 1 February 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2019, all within London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in public dialogue, technical analysis, and consultancy services related to science and technology. Companies with a firm understanding of public sector operations and experience in facilitating dialogue projects would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The framework includes three distinct lots focusing on programme support, project conduct, and evaluation, allowing for a range of service offerings suitable for both small and larger enterprises.

## Notice

1. The Sciencewise programme aims to improve UK public sector policy-making around areas of science, technology and innovation through the use of public dialogue. The programme provides financial support (through a co-funding model) and specialist advice in all aspects of best practice in dialogue with the public to help Government departments and public sector bodies develop and commission public dialogue. 2. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ('the Department') is seeking to engage contractors with the right blend of public dialogue, science and technology expertise, and experience of working with Government under a new framework for Sciencewise. The roles within this framework will include providing dialogue expertise to the programme, and the conduct and evaluation of dialogue projects. The new framework will be divided into:: o Lot 1 to support the Department in running the programme by providing dialogue expertise, including all stages of the dialogue commissioning and delivery process. o Lot 2 to conduct (i.e. deliver) dialogue projects under the Sciencewise programme. o Lot 3 to evaluate dialogue projects delivered through the Sciencewise programme. 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/cabefd22-43c7-4694-a9e2-dedaa34dc94a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,900,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | 3KQ; CM MONITOR LTD T/A BRITAIN THINKS; COLLINGWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING; HOPKINS VAN MIL; ICARUS COLLECTIVE; IPSOS MORI; OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; RESEARCH CONSULTING; RESOURCES FOR CHANGE; RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS; THE CONSULTATION INSTITUTE; THE INVOLVE FOUNDATION; URSUS CONSULTING; WAVEHILL; WINNING MOVES LTD T/A DATABUILD CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2017 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cabefd22-43c7-4694-a9e2-dedaa34dc94a
- 30 Mar 2017 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7569bbe6-fb62-42c3-ab3d-b4536f72eeae
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7569bbe6-fb62-42c3-ab3d-b4536f72eeae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cabefd22-43c7-4694-a9e2-dedaa34dc94a
  30th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7569bbe6-fb62-42c3-ab3d-b4536f72eeae
  30th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/684b32d7-07e0-4826-8a25-8fc29f33f6c1
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/663f312f-2f2d-4eb9-bfc6-13d302fa3f53
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/027e8f4e-c89f-4773-bbed-bf180aaa20cb
  OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68bf4520-b88e-4462-adba-00ae826ee5a0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0b9ca1b-aa9e-41cc-a75f-79b2193d59e3
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89f923ca-0e56-43b2-8d19-3a3bc5a04312
  OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c11a8af0-d19c-4ca2-a89d-7d725b8081c7
  Services Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b39f7321-ea25-47ee-8292-49ff53f7ece7
  Framework Call -Off Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69748f16-d813-4540-9784-ccf99b9e7581
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d2f26c6-6159-4c93-ad54-5b375faf6e40
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa769158-05fd-4dec-b54c-5995847c0783
  AW5.2 Price Schedule - Lot 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c6867a1-9675-4bc5-8223-8d0f990b0175
  Tender Response Document - Lot 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbdf55bf-81c4-4571-88fb-252b245f098b
  Tender Response Document - Lot 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4fa6a41-edeb-4732-a169-609a68cc8dec
  Tender Response Document - Lot 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe03291b-5190-463c-9501-53e2960dc3de
  OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise Request for Proposal Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c8e6b10-cbe3-4619-993a-5a0f4629f748
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78fe21d2-026e-4a0f-b357-21ceed8f2a2a
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e389ab16-6cfb-43d4-8f3a-13f25e0e02a5
  OJEU-CR16026 Sciencewise Request for Proposal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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