--- title: "UKSBS - PS21154 - Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-03-03" --- # UKSBS - PS21154 - Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b9f7f2-c1e4-4933-be11-dfa7bb57535b.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully concluded the public procurement process for the "UKSBS - PS21154 - Transforming UK Food Systems SPF Programme". This initiative falls under the research and development consultancy services category, aimed at driving transformational change in food systems across the UK. The procurement method employed was selective, following a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace framework. The contract was awarded on 11 February 2022, with a total value of £609,945. The contract period commenced on 14 February 2022 and will run until 31 March 2026, with deliveries expected at the postal location EC4R 1BE in London. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those engaged in interdisciplinary approaches to food systems and agricultural innovations. Companies with expertise in market and economic research will be well-positioned to compete for contracts in this area. The involvement of the UK Shared Business Services Limited, a significant governmental buyer, underscores the strategic importance of this programme, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence and capabilities in collaboration with the public sector. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS Brief Description of Requirement: The Transforming UK Food Systems Programme is one of the 34 programmes in the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) portfolio. The SPF builds on Sir Paul Nurse's vision of a 'common fund', as recommended in his independent review of the Research Councils, to ensure that strategically important research and innovation which is not aligned with other funding programmes can seek direct support. The SPF is funded through the government's National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF). with a combined total investment across the portfolio of around PS830million. A competitive fund, the SPF has the following objectives: * Drive an increase in high-quality interdisciplinary research and innovation; * Ensure that UKRI's investment links up effectively with Government departments' research priorities and opportunities; and * Ensure the system is able to respond to strategic priorities and opportunities. This evaluation activity is focussed on the Transforming UK Food Systems programme, rather than the SPF as a whole, however the evaluation will feed into the evaluation of the SPF fund. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1f741e-b299-489d-9029-681f58901676 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £609,945 | | 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 | ICF CONSULTING | ## 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 - 3 Mar 2022 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1f741e-b299-489d-9029-681f58901676 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1f741e-b299-489d-9029-681f58901676 3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/addd6f51-af21-4c32-85b0-b5faa0e81558 Redacted Signed Letter of Appointment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1cfd4701-4697-4a27-b4b2-c9193ad83ac1 Redacted Signed Call off Contract Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/09da8cb0-f83a-4b47-89fa-95c3d9d85f50 Redacted Signed Call off Contract Part 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e6af4b95-90a3-4887-b890-2a6eb5cfa40c Redacted Signed Call off Contract Part 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b43ef7fe-3785-4c8a-9557-c922bd5deab3 Redacted Signed Call off Contract Part 4 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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