--- title: "External Evaluation of UKRI Board" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-06-03" --- # External Evaluation of UKRI Board Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62a613-5f9b-440f-a9ca-10481d95ec53.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender for the "External Evaluation of UKRI Board," which falls under the category of project management consultancy services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 11:00 on Thursday, 13th June 2019. Interested bidders are required to submit their proposals via the CCS eSourcing Portal, and delivery addresses can include various locations across the United Kingdom and Europe. The contract is anticipated to commence on 2nd July 2019 and is expected to run until 29th November 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the consulting sector, especially those specialising in evaluation, performance reviews, and management consultancy. Enterprises capable of providing independent, third-party scrutiny and those experienced in conducting board evaluations will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity could also appeal to SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector, given the need for expertise in strategic evaluations and organisational oversight. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 13th June 2019 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation require an external, independent evaluator to carry out the first annual review of UKRI's Board. As this will be the first Board review, we would like to commence with an external evaluator that can provide independent scrutiny. Aims & Objectives An external evaluator is sought to carry out the first evaluation of the Board. An in-depth review of all areas of Board activity, facilitated by a third party to ensure open and frank views are obtained. The Board review should cover, the composition, expertise and dynamics of the Board, the management of time, the support afforded to the Board, the Board's oversight of strategy, operations and risk and transformation. It should also look at relationship with the Executive Committee and its oversight of ongoing transformation work. Clear feedback in the form of a report to be provided with identified areas of effectiveness or for improvement. The external evaluator will work closely with the Chair/ CEO to determine priorities and agree desired objectives. Bidders should refer to the tender documentation attached to this notice for full details of this requirement. 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a08f96-d6f9-4e37-bdf3-41ea46ad4fbf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2019 at 08:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a08f96-d6f9-4e37-bdf3-41ea46ad4fbf - 30 May 2019 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a08f96-d6f9-4e37-bdf3-41ea46ad4fbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a08f96-d6f9-4e37-bdf3-41ea46ad4fbf 3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82955991-89fa-47aa-b080-e1433ddfd1a0 CS19120 AW5.2 Price Schedule Professional Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/754bd251-c98e-4274-b1d3-1c90652f3053 CS19120 Interview Agenda - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/297368e1-718f-4237-b62b-c9d995833e55 CS19120 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81a6bd1c-bb2b-4664-9849-398019b9fb36 CS19120 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e99f11b7-4745-449f-9f44-af64317d8f36 CS19120 ITQ Invitation to Quote ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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