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title: "UK SBS CR18087 Provision of citation data services 2021"
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# UK SBS CR18087 Provision of citation data services 2021

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b18c66a9-e6ad-44e5-94e5-73d345ab9bff

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18087 Provision of citation data services 2021". This contract focuses on providing bibliometric data services to assist in the assessment of research outputs effective from 1st November 2019 through to 31st March 2022. The procurement is currently in the award stage as of 19th October 2018, with a total contract value of £615. The tender period has concluded, with bids needing to be submitted by 28th August 2018 at 14:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in data services, particularly those with experience in bibliometric analysis and research consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these fields may find this an advantageous procurement to engage in, given the focus on creating innovative services that enhance research assessments. Companies with capabilities in project management and user support tailored for academic institutions would also be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 28th August 2018 - 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The REF team wishes to place a contract for the supply of bibliometric data services to inform and assist sub-panels' assessment of submitted research outputs in some of the UOAs covered by the REF. We wish to provide those sub-panels that have indicated they wish to use bibliometric indicators in their assessments with a citation count for each output that was submitted to them, where available. Our preferred process to achieve this is described in the specification section of this document. Included: * Facilities to match outputs entered by HEIs onto the submission system in relevant UOAs to the selected bibliometric database; and for HEIs to verify these matches. * Provision of a citation count for each matched output to the submitting HEIs via the submission system. * Provision of a citation count for each matched output, and some additional contextual data, to the relevant REF sub-panels via the Panel Members' Website. * Associated project management and user support services. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadf249-4e4f-4c85-b480-568b53351193 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £615 |
| 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 | CLARIVATE ANALYTICS (UK |

## 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

- 29 Oct 2018 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadf249-4e4f-4c85-b480-568b53351193
- 3 Aug 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff2eb15-7fc4-4770-8117-a339da3f41b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadf249-4e4f-4c85-b480-568b53351193
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff2eb15-7fc4-4770-8117-a339da3f41b7
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7600efed-d72b-4ca0-8f58-a420b4af6cdc
  ITQ Invitation to Quote CR18087
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/606939d6-93e8-4a08-9c00-44f62277ab4e
  ITQ Invitation to Quote questions CR18087 v1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a2c9f6c-c1c3-4f6e-96aa-f86b87afac8b
  S1 - Services purchasing contract CR18087
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ab8aeab-4d33-46f3-8b2c-bd812d7859f2
  Appendix A CR18087
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/657fcc17-8950-4d6c-be5b-4e68138f3e1d
  CR18087 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cc876f1-8940-4271-aef6-d575abe7e4df
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/870c3417-f977-4646-8241-12c03594344d
  Supplier Training V1.0
- http://CCSEmptoriseSourcingPortal
  https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://CCS
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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