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title: "UK SBS PS18238 UKRI Implementation Support for Transformation Programme"
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# UK SBS PS18238 UKRI Implementation Support for Transformation Programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b841843-a0aa-4077-95ab-247cad1a1d76

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is undertaking a public procurement process titled "UK SBS PS18238 UKRI Implementation Support for Transformation Programme." This initiative, classified under research and development consultancy services, is based in England. The procurement method is open, and bids are expected to be submitted through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) eSourcing Portal, with a final deadline set for 8th October 2018 at 14:00. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 9th November 2018 and conclude on 8th February 2019.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for change management consulting firms looking to expand their business. With the emphasis on supporting the implementation of a new operating model for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), companies with expertise in strategic consulting, operational change management, and large-scale organisational transformation will find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting the potential for niche consulting firms to contribute significantly to this project.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 08/10/2018 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking to appoint an expert change management consultant to work alongside the CEO and the Executive Committee to support the implementation of a new operating model. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c9da9b-c5b4-4000-98bd-72f888c424be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £451,675 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUARTZ ASSOCIATES |

## 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
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c9da9b-c5b4-4000-98bd-72f888c424be
- 10 Sep 2018 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953734e9-aa2d-43ed-be0b-12e44e45c2e8
- 30 Aug 2018 at 08:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953734e9-aa2d-43ed-be0b-12e44e45c2e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c9da9b-c5b4-4000-98bd-72f888c424be
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953734e9-aa2d-43ed-be0b-12e44e45c2e8
  10th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65d1b4b4-70d2-4d7a-b921-c23519d1e5ec
  Bidder Training V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60e1414e-261e-4ebe-8b74-5fa2f9f4e3d0
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26afce89-d7da-473f-a1df-c6a6f6e19321
  PS18238-S2 - Services purchasing contract - high risk.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c18c721-2353-4bc6-ac48-5dcef1e79de7
  PS18238 AW5.2 Price Schedule.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b26d4eb-81da-4386-8397-5eab83a4b3b1
  PS18238 NDA5 v1.1.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90082380-7664-4a6c-a321-7166c4b28d98
  PS18238-RFP Request for Proposal questions.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c80a9cc-a0db-4d86-86bc-71e412f0f929
  PS18238 Interview Agenda.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb804900-a06d-47dc-bd71-f79a221b984a
  PS18238-RFP Request for Proposal.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c12e997-45ae-4e30-bcde-7eb777a03656
  PS18238 NDA5 v1.1.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd879f3e-59b7-484d-8978-bb408b1d3999
  PS18238 Interview Agenda V2.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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