--- title: "Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-26" --- # Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3df8b29-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is responsible for the tender titled "Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council." This procurement falls under the industry category of recruitment services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current stage is the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 31st May 2016. The total value of the contract is £20,000, and the anticipated contract period would start on 5th June 2016 and extend until 1st June 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the public sector's research and recruitment services. Companies specialising in recruitment services, especially those with expertise in scientific or technological fields, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially establish long-term relationships with a key governmental body, contributing to both growth and reputation within the sector. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The BBSRC is one of the 7 Research Councils. It is a national funding agency supporting research and study in the UK. The BBSRC is a public body with a Royal Charter operating as an executive non-departmental public body accountable through the Director General Business and Science (DGB&S), to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The primary purposes of the BBSRC as set out in its Royal Charter are: * to promote and support high quality research relating to the understanding and exploitation of biological systems; * to provide trained scientists and engineers and to advance knowledge and technology thereby contributing to UK economic competitiveness and the quality of life * to provide advice, disseminate knowledge and promote public understanding in biotechnology and biological sciences. A review of the Research Councils has recently taken place, led by Sir Paul Nurse. The Nurse Review was published in December 2015 and the Government have indicated that they will take forward the recommendations. As a result and subject to parliament, a new body, Research UK, will be created and candidates should note that this will lead to some change in the AHRC Chief Executive post. The successful post holder will be an active advocate of this change and will have opportunities to help shape successful implementation. Research UK is likely to be formed in 2018-19. Research Council appointments are on the No10 interest list Additional information: The section below will provide instructions on how to submit a bid for this procurement The instructions are as follows; UK Shared Business Services eSourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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. 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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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f60fe0-b6f5-4d68-8802-8ea5a30d57c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2016 - 1 Jun 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2018 at 10:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f60fe0-b6f5-4d68-8802-8ea5a30d57c6 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f60fe0-b6f5-4d68-8802-8ea5a30d57c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f60fe0-b6f5-4d68-8802-8ea5a30d57c6 26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc05be4f-602a-4441-9307-583e262732b3 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f52e8969-597b-478d-a039-6cde27d4fdc2 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fda85b29-64b9-4a05-9dc4-b743ad24512f PR16100 ITQ Invitation to Quote Final v4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf4bab6-56bb-47e7-989d-b6ec761d2d77 PR16100 S1 - Service Purchasing Contract - Low Value - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d1922ea-d64a-420f-92d4-515015b9354c Bidder - logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be9a44c9-4204-40c3-b752-8da9c3ab4c56 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18170cbe-3c77-47b6-9841-c13d5330dcf4 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56472a77-d885-4aa6-8290-3216860ccfde PR16100 ITQ Invitation to Quote Final v4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45ba7454-8eb1-43db-9839-faee877c91de PR16100 S1 - Service Purchasing Contract - Low Value - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73918514-764c-4ee2-95b3-1f6b8821e457 Bidder - logging into Emptoris for the first time ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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