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title: "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16117EPSRC - Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape"
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# UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16117EPSRC - Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d19c3f0d-8b01-41b7-803d-46c661983ffb

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a tender titled "Analysis of UK and Global Quantum Technologies Landscape." This opportunity falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed following a timeline that included the tender period, which ended on 2 December 2016, and the contract period that commenced on 12 December 2016, lasting until 31 January 2017. The contract value is £9,025, and the delivery location is in Swindon, England, with all procurement actions carried out through an open procedure involving the CCS eSourcing Suite.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in quantum technologies and market analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this process, given that they are specifically catered for in the tender's suitability requirements. Companies looking to expand their business capabilities in the technology sector or those focusing on economic research may find significant growth opportunities through this contract, especially considering its focus on evolving tech landscapes over the past decade.

## Notice

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wish to commission a study to understand the UK and global funding landscape in quantum technology, especially how it has changed over the 5-10 years. This study will help in the qualitative and quantitative analyses of the UK quantum technologies research base to inform future planning. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea8a39-74e7-400c-950e-310a9fc04ae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,025 |
| 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 | DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS |

## 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

- 14 Mar 2017 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea8a39-74e7-400c-950e-310a9fc04ae3
- 14 Mar 2017 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe76b8fc-3434-4ca6-b8d6-8bba180dbbbc
- 23 Nov 2016 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe76b8fc-3434-4ca6-b8d6-8bba180dbbbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea8a39-74e7-400c-950e-310a9fc04ae3
  14th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe76b8fc-3434-4ca6-b8d6-8bba180dbbbc
  14th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f803b093-c673-4a6c-ac7b-90d08667169f
  Bidder logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d04b51c-3989-4009-b123-1716ae9fff87
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e9e0445-4b03-45f8-a114-3c6bc28c1d9e
  Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa88900-3429-44a5-a8cb-2d068bd4eb44
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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