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title: "Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation"
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# Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8dcc460-1a0f-424f-9767-a11ed8e0c75a

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for a study titled "Drivers, barriers and benefits associated with international engagement in research and innovation." This initiative falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, located in the South East of England. The tender period concluded on 22nd September 2017, with the contract running from 18th October 2017 to 28th February 2018. The procurement method used is selective, and the total contract value is £150,000, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research consultancy and economic analysis, particularly those that specialise in international collaboration studies. Organisations such as consultancies, market research firms, and academic institutions would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, companies can contribute to vital governmental research while potentially broadening their client base and enhancing their reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 22/09/ 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Note : 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 All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The study would be a review of the drivers, the barriers and the benefits associated with international collaboration in research and innovation and it is intended to inform the Government's approach to international engagement in research and innovation. The aims of this study are to: * Identify the main barriers, drivers and benefits associated with international collaboration; * Analyse the relationships and interdependencies between drivers, barriers and benefits; * Understand how the drivers, barriers and benefits of international engagement in research and innovation have evolved in response to the shifting landscape; and * Identify the most appropriate types, modes and level of intervention. This study will seek evidence on how views of the barriers, drivers and benefits associated with international collaboration vary according to the types of organisation, including: businesses, universities, academics and research and technology transfer organisations and intermediaries. 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/8975c193-23fb-40ac-86e1-12e3a24f1d32 |
| 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 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,600 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOPOLIS |

## 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 Nov 2017 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8975c193-23fb-40ac-86e1-12e3a24f1d32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8975c193-23fb-40ac-86e1-12e3a24f1d32
  3rd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57667e9c-66f4-4c97-a1a4-47954b40ed8d
  Mini Competition document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1500da18-005f-461b-9e07-2e652c5c39a7
  Mini Competition Questions document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df49d3f2-e8d3-48c3-9ec2-a3a20a1e69c7
  AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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