--- title: "CCZZ19A02 - Research into Design Principles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-02-19" --- # CCZZ19A02 - Research into Design Principles Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0b49ff1-ad32-4c41-9aa2-187a3fb44d2b.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "CCZZ19A02 - Research into Design Principles," classified under the Research and Development Services industry category. This procurement process, which began with the publication of the tender notice on 25th January 2019, is at the tender stage and is scheduled to close on 27th February 2019. Contracts are expected to commence on 29th March 2019, lasting until 28th March 2020. Interested providers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and submit their expressions of interest before the deadline to participate in this opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and businesses specialising in research and development services, as it invites them to provide consultancy services under an open procurement method. Companies with expertise in design principles, innovation, and consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete. By securing this contract, winning bidders could not only enhance their portfolio but also gain recognition in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth within the industry. ## Notice How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc13d58c-d7bf-41a3-a30b-61435af8b073 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2020 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2019 at 11:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc13d58c-d7bf-41a3-a30b-61435af8b073 - 19 Feb 2019 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc13d58c-d7bf-41a3-a30b-61435af8b073 - 25 Jan 2019 at 17:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc13d58c-d7bf-41a3-a30b-61435af8b073 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc13d58c-d7bf-41a3-a30b-61435af8b073 19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc4ce318-0106-4638-a539-7ca0cc5a8e95 Attachment 1 - About The Procurement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a81fb0b-4842-4c7d-bf67-f1ead2a8c7d6 Attachment 2 - How To Bid Including Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb3ae7fb-ee10-43c1-9611-1445e87ff5a9 Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56fef145-5fed-440c-9983-9cb665f21d07 Attachment 5 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed4dd180-98b1-4706-ae65-468af8156487 Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements V5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddc3c48a-ddc7-46da-84db-bbee9d717471 Attachment 4 - Price Matrix. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe8457df-1a77-4fdf-9163-d0e251ef82dc Attachment 4 - Price Matrix V2 19.02.19 ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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