--- title: "UK SBS DDaT20081 UKRI Planning Tool" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-10-09" --- # UK SBS DDaT20081 UKRI Planning Tool Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93f75537-822d-4cbb-b612-d8c5a9e9992f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) involves the acquisition of a planning tool for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Communications and Engagement function. The tender, titled "UK SBS DDaT20081 UKRI Planning Tool," is classified under the software package and information systems industry category. As part of the open procurement method, the deadline for bid submissions was set for Wednesday, 9th September 2020, at 14:00. Contracts for this project have a value range of £50,000 to £150,000, with the contract period scheduled to start from 12th October 2020 and run until 11th October 2021, within the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses which offer software development, support, and implementation services, particularly those with experience in centralised communications tools. Vendors that specialise in providing tools that enhance collaboration and visibility within teams would find this project aligns well with their expertise, especially considering the need to integrate multiple communication systems into a single platform for the new UKRI directorate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, provided they can demonstrate their capability in delivering tailored software solutions alongside robust support and training services. ## Notice *** The procurement procedure did not result in a contract award as no suitable offers were made. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 9th September 2020 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement In July 2019, the nine separate council communications teams were merged into a single UKRI Communications and Engagement function comprising over 100 people. As a result, a completely new directorate was created, and no single planning tool exists for the new directorate to collaborate and plan. What planning tools are currently being used? Nine teams in different comms disciplines such as content, Web, events and press are using at least 3 different systems ranging from Excel spreadsheets on SharePoint to Trello. Therefore, the opportunity is for the supply of a Planning tool for the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with the associated implementation, support and training services as per below objectives. Project objectives: Planning tool * Have a central system for all Communications and Public Engagement jobs * Enable all the teams within the Communications and Public Engagement directorate to be able to work efficiently and seamlessly together * Increase visibility of each team's workload * Provide SLT with full visibility of all activities going on, so that o resources can be allocated strategically o activities can be prioritised Further information details of the requirement can be found in the ITQ Sourcing Documents in the attachments. 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 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. 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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/fba18713-e912-4aa0-ac4b-54880c78e1ce | | 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 | 9 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 9 Oct 2020 at 07:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba18713-e912-4aa0-ac4b-54880c78e1ce - 24 Aug 2020 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba18713-e912-4aa0-ac4b-54880c78e1ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba18713-e912-4aa0-ac4b-54880c78e1ce 9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03a3df69-42da-41d7-b853-3feabb2abc90 Appendix - UKRI comms asset commissioning workflow - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce83c1f4-1345-49d3-ab04-8022e088df03 Appendix - UKRI general comms workflow - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5b864d9-4753-4a7b-a3ad-c7c2b6805bb6 Invitation To Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0803179b-d301-411f-9062-15b37d2b72a8 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3edd00c8-f7e1-4c5f-8ddc-d34002039247 PROJ1.1 Desirable Functionality Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/602b1dad-c734-4f4d-9852-e88bc22407d8 UKRI Software Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ef31fa-139f-4a15-8102-f9bc9ecb4cc6 Invitation to Quote - Specification - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - 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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