--- title: "UK SBS CR18016 The Impact of UK-US Research Collaboration: mining REF 2014 data" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-01-29" --- # UK SBS CR18016 The Impact of UK-US Research Collaboration: mining REF 2014 data Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fa55ad-cf8c-430a-a81e-a74c22a3231c.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender for "The Impact of UK-US Research Collaboration: mining REF 2014 data," classified under research and development consultancy services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by Friday, 16th February 2018, at 14:00. Interested parties must submit their responses through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not accepted. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2018 and conclude on 30th April 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and development consultancy, particularly those with experience in economic research and impact assessment. Companies intending to bid should be prepared to create a searchable database of UK-US research collaborations and impact case studies. As the procurement is open, SMEs may find this a suitable opportunity to showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative solutions in this sector while contributing to strategic developments in research collaboration. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 16th February 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Note : 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. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. In order to inform the strategic development of RCUK USA, we would like to gain a better understanding of the value and impact of UK-US research. As a first step towards achieving such an understanding, this project aims to provide the office with a valuable long-term resource - a searchable database of impact case studies originally produced for the REF2014 exercise - to serve as exemplars of impact achieved through UK-US collaboration. 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 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. 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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/0e7b64a3-53cb-4b46-9e93-f7aa2e7ecb63 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 29 Jan 2018 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b64a3-53cb-4b46-9e93-f7aa2e7ecb63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7b64a3-53cb-4b46-9e93-f7aa2e7ecb63 29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3ed97be-fa83-46d8-81ce-7b98723552a1 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af521b4a-c2fe-45d8-9679-cdcd3264cfc6 Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bec32e8c-90d0-41e9-8baa-4e478b37c9ae Bidder training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d527cadf-1124-4c90-a7ae-11b3c3f1cc6b ITQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8661f70-c55c-4b89-b3bd-94a027c58eda ITQ document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5bfd909-080b-4c88-afe2-67829bd7f114 S1 Terms and Conditions - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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