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title: "UKSBS - PS21272 - How Can Innovation Adoption and Diffusion Be Improved in the UK"
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# UKSBS - PS21272 - How Can Innovation Adoption and Diffusion Be Improved in the UK

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abfec453-daff-4c43-8c7c-420ef01b3345

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS - PS21272 - How Can Innovation Adoption and Diffusion Be Improved in the UK" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £94,355, falls within the research and development consultancy services sector, particularly focusing on market and economic research. The procurement method used was selective, following a mini-competition under the CCS RM6018 Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. The tender period ended on 14 January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 7 February 2022 and concluding on 30 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research consultancy and economic analysis. Companies with expertise in innovation adoption and diffusion would be especially well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on improving understanding and strategies around technological diffusion within the UK economy can lead to impactful engagements for businesses keen on expanding their services in this vital area.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS. This project will provide the first detailed look at adoption and diffusion in the UK economy. There is a lot we do not know about adoption and diffusion in the UK. What we know is that diffusion has slowed, with the gap between those companies operating at the technological frontier and those operating inside this frontier having widened. To fix the UK diffusion engine, we must first understand it. This project is split into two sections. We expect all bidders to explain how they would answer the questions and sub-questions listed in section one. For section two, bidders should focus on where they can add most value. A bid that comprehensively addresses some sub-question from section two is preferred to a bid that poorly addresses all the sub-questions in section two.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4291299a-bb7b-40d1-aa45-b52961755f93 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,355 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## 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

- 22 Feb 2022 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4291299a-bb7b-40d1-aa45-b52961755f93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4291299a-bb7b-40d1-aa45-b52961755f93
  22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/becbd524-8697-43d5-8d24-9b3cc8d9bd8e
  Signed Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/28831cc2-7e89-4e87-b26d-c477f27b123b
  Signed Contract terms Part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c81542d5-3433-4aec-b142-ee9dfb9eeab5
  Signed Contract terms Part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a75c1a62-03db-4ec9-b40b-0bf1fc13abfd
  Signed Contract terms Part 3

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