--- title: "UK SBS CR19073 - Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-01-29" --- # UK SBS CR19073 - Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8111b15-8324-43f1-926d-ac32e4b4e6fe.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is conducting a tender for the project titled "UK SBS CR19073 - Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences." This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development consultancy services" and is located in Swindon, England. Currently, the process is in the planning stage, with a final submission deadline set for Monday, 9th December 2019 at 11:00. Interested parties must submit their bids via the Delta eSourcing portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research, market analysis, and academic consultancy. Firms that have experience in evaluating educational programmes or social science disciplines will find this particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to foster competition and efficiency in the public sector. Companies must ensure they adhere to the specified submission guidelines to be considered for this contract. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 9th December 2019 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 The overarching aim of this review is to undertake a comprehensive examination of the UK social science PhD and develop a robust evidence base for ESRC (and also ROs and other social science doctoral funders) regarding the state of the art for social science doctorates in terms of length, structure and training content. 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 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://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://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: 47CG26KMGM. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d363a6ff-dbdc-429b-abe8-0416349b72f1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Dec 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 29 Jan 2020 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d363a6ff-dbdc-429b-abe8-0416349b72f1 - 29 Jan 2020 at 10:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d363a6ff-dbdc-429b-abe8-0416349b72f1 - 5 Nov 2019 at 15:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d363a6ff-dbdc-429b-abe8-0416349b72f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d363a6ff-dbdc-429b-abe8-0416349b72f1 29th January 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c06f5d-d486-4672-becd-9abae57f0924 CR19073 - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9b7e8d1-0987-4c51-91b4-6f9145dec09d CR19073 - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52fa7a36-f64b-453f-916c-dbe03cdad9f8 CR19073 - NDC5 - PRECEDENT ONE-WAY NON-DISCLOSURE CONTRACT NOT A DEED - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ca53575-418b-4f09-a388-19f64a9911b6 CR19073 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e358c96-b7fc-4662-b0ca-9f88bddfd6c0 CR19073 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/47CG26KMGM Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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