--- title: "BBSRC Coordination of the Animal Health Research Club (ARC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-15" --- # BBSRC Coordination of the Animal Health Research Club (ARC) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f98f5d0-f3dd-44c6-b516-4a6716e111c7.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited to acquire expertise for the coordination of the Animal Health Research Club (ARC). This tender, identified as UK SBS PS18050, is categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a value of £40,000. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 29th March 2018, after which the contract will commence on 20th April 2018 and continue until 19th April 2019. The delivery addresses for the project are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the animal health research and consultancy sectors. Companies specialising in research and development, as well as those offering services related to agriculture and aquaculture, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for external expertise emphasises a need for companies that can provide innovative strategies and insights into animal health projects, enhancing their potential for growth and collaboration within this specialised domain. ## Notice DO NOT RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER BBSRC wish to procure external expertise in animal health research and business sectors to coordinate activities for the Animal Health Research Club (ARC), and certain activities of the related UK Aquaculture initiative. ARC has been coordinated via expert contractors throughout its existence, and this tender exercise will enable the continuation of the use of such contractors. As most ARC projects will end in December 2018, this is an important phase where the expertise of the coordinator will be essential in capturing and disseminating outcomes of ARC projects and identifying future opportunities for projects. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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. 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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 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 customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6731e299-ac7a-4e7b-81b5-10ac2e9d7fb8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 19 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2018 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6731e299-ac7a-4e7b-81b5-10ac2e9d7fb8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6731e299-ac7a-4e7b-81b5-10ac2e9d7fb8 15th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c5d590d-7203-4423-a309-09f7126f5865 PS18050 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61a2cada-e97e-4b2c-9fd1-ad9adff45dff PS18050 - ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/894d0c7e-2629-4b6f-9f77-f4fc36be9f20 PS18050 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b94dc78b-2e76-4d4c-9dfd-3202b41cbe72 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ea6e117-e8f2-4d79-a33e-858fe8e598a1 PS18050 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5149923a-7349-46cf-b34d-4ef10d80d7a5 PS18050 - Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac9c1f10-1192-40a7-a07d-4372420dcc3d PS18050 - Appendix 2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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