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title: "UK SBS SSAPS18121 - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK Business Basics"
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# UK SBS SSAPS18121 - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK Business Basics

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5d9caca-1c12-43dd-af12-ccea69d4e30d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, overseeing the tender titled "UK SBS SSAPS18121 - UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK Business Basics." This contract, classified under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services, valued at £180,000, was awarded following a Single Source Action procurement method. The contract period commenced on 10th September 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. Key stakeholders include NESTA, the awarded supplier, with the contract officially awarded on 7th September 2018 and published on 10th October 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on technical analysis, business analysis, and project management. Firms that have experience working with public sector contracts or offering innovative solutions to research and innovation challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete in future related tenders. Engaging with programmes like the Business Basics initiative could help cultivate partnerships and broaden market access for consultancy firms aiming to grow within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition - Contract was procured via Single Source Action to supply UK Research and Innovation - Innovate UK a Business Basics programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08313aae-73c7-4722-8967-2274c439c5fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Action |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08313aae-73c7-4722-8967-2274c439c5fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08313aae-73c7-4722-8967-2274c439c5fa
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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