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title: "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17038HEFCE Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund"
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# UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17038HEFCE Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7d67f98-9e76-41ff-abd2-7a86296792db

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, concerns the tender titled “Expert analysis of competitive project bids to the HEFCE Connecting Capability Fund.” This project is categorized under research and development consultancy services and aims to allocate £85 million in funding over three years from 2018 to 2021, specifically to assist universities. The tender period concluded on 10 May 2017, with a contract period commencing from 19 May 2017 and ending on 28 February 2018. The procurement method used for this opportunity was designated as 'Other'. The delivery addresses are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is set at £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £80,000.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy and research sectors that specialise in economic analysis and project evaluation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as this opportunity is accessible to them. Given the complex collaborative nature of the projects funded, businesses experienced in managing extensive studies or those with a strong background in academic partnerships would be well-suited to respond. Involvement in this tender could significantly enhance their visibility and portfolio within the educational sector.

## Notice

HEFCE notified universities on 13 April that PS85M for 2018-19 to 2020-21 was available for allocation through the CCF competitive element and issued a call for projects http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/Year/2017/201703/ * In allocating the CCF competitive funding, HEFCE is concerned to allow universities up to three years to deliver complex collaborative projects. We aim to make all competitive CCF awards by early 2018, so that projects start to draw down funds from April 2018 and complete by March 2021. This necessitates a method of allocating funding then within fairly compressed timescales. 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/463b2792-b07f-4be4-9272-e76935a79102 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,185 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 22 Jun 2017 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463b2792-b07f-4be4-9272-e76935a79102
- 22 Jun 2017 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48995329-fa23-4fdb-a529-379bc5a9e90e
- 20 Apr 2017 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48995329-fa23-4fdb-a529-379bc5a9e90e
- 19 Apr 2017 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48995329-fa23-4fdb-a529-379bc5a9e90e
- 19 Apr 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48995329-fa23-4fdb-a529-379bc5a9e90e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463b2792-b07f-4be4-9272-e76935a79102
  22nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48995329-fa23-4fdb-a529-379bc5a9e90e
  22nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9573792d-b446-4972-a560-022f8d287c44
  S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e114a1c6-c7d0-4332-8cfd-f067e73dd836
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfbc0027-f1af-4b78-9739-afc4bf9eba1c
  Bidder logging in for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245baebf-dce3-4d0e-a1d0-38f913e7cfea
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e38fc5ae-67ca-43ed-81f1-1ba212f27910
  Questions doument
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aceff324-846b-4fae-9e79-f32f4583d8ad
  Tender document
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e699b43b-a36a-43aa-87da-b57b15adcd66
  Tender document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/Year/2017/201703/
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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