--- title: "UK SBS CR20052 - Transforming Food Production Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-05-18" --- # UK SBS CR20052 - Transforming Food Production Evaluation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd3b788-ae5f-454a-b735-f408732e8af1.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "UK SBS CR20052 - Transforming Food Production Evaluation" is conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender, classified under research and development consultancy services, was awarded on 6th August 2020, with a contract period that commenced on 10th August 2020 and will end on 31st March 2024. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a call-off from the dynamic purchasing system (RM6018). The final submission date for bids was 15th July 2020 at 11:00. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on research and development consultancy, particularly those specialising in market and economic research. Businesses equipped to analyse agricultural productivity and sustainability practices may find themselves particularly well-suited to participate in future evaluations, as the project aims to enhance food production systems and contribute to net zero emissions by 2040. Engaging with this initiative can support organisations in expanding their services and expertise in the growing market for sustainable agriculture. ## Notice ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 15th July 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The aim of the project is to commission an independent impact and process evaluation of the TFP Challenge. The evaluation aims to assess both the programme itself and the process through which it is delivered. 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 / RFP 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.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: ** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ba81e1-8acd-42d4-9b0b-033f11b70256 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | 7 May 2020 | | Award date | 5 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £488,790 | | 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 | SQW | ## 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 - 18 May 2021 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ba81e1-8acd-42d4-9b0b-033f11b70256 - 13 Aug 2020 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ba81e1-8acd-42d4-9b0b-033f11b70256 - 27 Apr 2020 at 08:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edeecf4-9ac6-4a73-b2fe-000d7b6cd800 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ba81e1-8acd-42d4-9b0b-033f11b70256 18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edeecf4-9ac6-4a73-b2fe-000d7b6cd800 27th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93960b02-24ce-4c4d-8582-18e9876807ea CR20052 - Transforming Food Production Evaluation Pre-Market engagement presentation ## Notice URLs - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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