--- title: "CR20026 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sizing the opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-02-28" --- # CR20026 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sizing the opportunity Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a4f5aa5f-cfdd-4267-ab3e-5e61d2a2cb81.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CR20026 - Entrepreneurial-university eco-system: scoping: sizing the opportunity" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which acts as the contracting authority in this engagement. This project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with a focus on market and economic research and is located in Swindon, England. The tender, currently in the active stage, invites bids via the Delta eSourcing Portal, with a submission deadline set for Tuesday, 17th March 2020, at 11:00. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 30th March 2020 and continue until 30th September 2020, adhering to an open procurement method below the threshold amount as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and opportunity assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions geared towards higher education institutions and research organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the nature of the project, firms that can demonstrate a strong capability in delivering focused research and development strategies may find this an advantageous avenue for growth and collaboration within the public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 17th March 2020 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 Research England is a new council within UK Research and Innovation. We oversee UK Research and Innovation's England-only functions in relation to university research and knowledge exchange. 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 / RFP 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. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: N6956K2P8Z. 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 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/22122657-31ca-4333-ba52-064dbb9d4c88 | | 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 | 28 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 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 - 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 - 28 Feb 2020 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22122657-31ca-4333-ba52-064dbb9d4c88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22122657-31ca-4333-ba52-064dbb9d4c88 28th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0788f1a9-602b-4e01-9dcb-48b296d3a4b6 CR20026 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9e8f9a3-caff-4543-8c7e-16a897a6ae93 CR20026 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a013b3e9-03ab-4809-a355-2c8357196dd5 CR20026 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47145583-fd61-4015-a9be-f31bfdb816ba CR20026 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - 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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