--- title: "UK SBS - PS21270 - Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-12-13" --- # UK SBS - PS21270 - Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-829a1257-23f7-425d-9335-82968ef9d308.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is currently conducting a procurement process (tender) for a study entitled "Study to explore the role of Research Technical Professionals who contribute to Arts and Humanities Research." This initiative falls within the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, with a contract value of £60,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via the Delta eSourcing portal by 11:00 on 5th January 2022, for a contract period commencing on 24th January 2022 and concluding on 25th July 2022. This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research, market analysis, and consultancy services. Companies with experience in arts and humanities research or those that engage directly with technical professionals in educational and cultural sectors will find themselves well-suited to compete. The study aims to produce valuable insights that could enhance stakeholder engagement and inform future support mechanisms for Research Technical Professionals, opening avenues for collaboration and growth in these areas. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 5th January 2022 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 The aim of the study is to produce an outward facing report which will increase AHRC's understanding of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) contributing to Arts and Humanities (A&H) research. It should include what RTPs do, the type and range of organisations / sectors they work for (within and beyond universities), what skillset and experience RTPs have, the contribution they make to Arts and Humanities research, and how AHRC could support them with regards to the four pillars of the Technician Commitment - visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability. The study will be an important engagement tool in developing dialogue about the A&H RTP community and the Technician Commitment with AHRC's external stakeholders and should produce a set of recommendations on key areas for AHRC support and identify options for how we support RTPs going forward in line with the principles of the Technician Commitment. 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: 8JN6NJAG3T 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. 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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/adffa728-59af-471e-a3af-299ac891aaec | | 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 | 13 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2022 - 25 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 1FL | | 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 - 13 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adffa728-59af-471e-a3af-299ac891aaec - 9 Dec 2021 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adffa728-59af-471e-a3af-299ac891aaec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adffa728-59af-471e-a3af-299ac891aaec 13th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c9ce4df-090d-42a9-bccb-45ea631ed3bc PS21270 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dc8d969-b4e3-4a5f-b840-5dd9e8f0719d PS21270 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85563c48-e68f-4667-b9c3-c2617c370e59 PS21270 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b82e0124-b45a-4fd0-8799-5a05064af019 PS21270 - Non Disclosure Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a3b8df9-92ff-4424-9ca3-48d1c1152059 PS21270 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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