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title: "UKRI - PS22040 An Impact Evaluation of BBSRC's Collaborative Research and Development Strategic Portfolio"
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# UKRI - PS22040 An Impact Evaluation of BBSRC's Collaborative Research and Development Strategic Portfolio

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aa3aed0-5bef-44bd-822a-f3cee7956399

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a procurement process titled "UKRI - PS22040 An Impact Evaluation of BBSRC's Collaborative Research and Development Strategic Portfolio" aimed at assessing the economic impact of spin-outs supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in research and development services, and is located in Swindon, England. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2022, with contract performance set to begin on 16th March 2022 and end on 30th September 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £50,000, and the process follows an open procurement method below threshold, permitting wider participation.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in economic impact assessments and the biosciences sector. Companies involved in market and economic research are well-positioned to compete for this contract, as it requires a robust and scalable methodology to evaluate the performance of 60 selected spin-outs over time. Engaging with this contract could lead to long-term partnerships within the public sector and further support the growth and development of innovative bioscience initiatives.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 1st March 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 BBSRC plays an important role in engaging and supporting academic researchers and businesses to collaborate on research and development in bioscience and biotechnology. We help businesses to grow and thrive through co-design, co-investment and co-delivery in strategic, industrially-relevant collaborative R&D programmes with the bioscience research base. The aim of this evaluation activity is to conduct an outcomes and impact evaluation of the BBSRC strategic investments in the spin-outs created and supported by BBSRC. This study seeks to monetise the economic impacts delivering a Gross Value Added figure. The Economic Impact Assessment should be designed to consider impact over time as companies develop and grow, collecting evidence over the spin-outs lifecycle. The successful bidder will provide a robust methodology for assessing the economic performance and impact of spinouts supported by BBSRC (60 selected spin-outs) and apply this to our existing dataset. The methodology must be scalable and be able to be repeated in future years as the creation of more spin-outs is supported. 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 as 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://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: MT774RF5Z2 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. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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/e7ef0fb7-7b55-4aac-8bea-5670fe2abbca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,300 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE POLICY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ef0fb7-7b55-4aac-8bea-5670fe2abbca
- 8 Feb 2022 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcb3590-e133-4a4d-9954-8151bb51613d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ef0fb7-7b55-4aac-8bea-5670fe2abbca
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcb3590-e133-4a4d-9954-8151bb51613d
  8th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfb126ac-9b6f-4a78-85b3-e48750f7f975
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f3dfd9c-937e-4a89-aada-1cf378c455f2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cffa027-4580-469e-9616-b50426fa150b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c8e246e-f27f-4608-9302-ddc8c7be42b9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6750e31c-ea99-4504-9ec7-b55593c85bb5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/16975646-4d17-4505-97ed-654159240e22

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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