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title: "UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres"
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# UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9c7b3e4-a501-472d-85d9-2978c061ceb6

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) pertains to a contract titled "UK SBS CR18110 Review of Agri-tech Innovation Centres". This project falls under the research and development services category, with a focus on assessing the impact and future plans of Agri-tech Centres. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active, with bids having closed on 28th August 2018. The contract value is £49,900, with the contract period extending from 10th September 2018 to 28th February 2019. The relevant delivery address is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in agri-tech consulting, research, and development services. Companies that specialise in evaluating economic impacts, business case assessments, and governance frameworks will find this procurement particularly relevant. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their engagement in government projects may benefit from competing for this contract, as the purchasing organisation is open to working with a diverse range of suppliers.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 28th August 2018 at 17:00pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The aim of this project is to review and build upon BEIS' initial internal analysis and outline economic and business case for the Centres, including: * Reviewing what impact the Agri-Tech Centre activities have had so far; understanding the contribution made from the Centres to businesses, academia and the wider research community including an assessment of value for money (VFM), and VFM relative to other interventions that support the sector * Assessing the credibility of the Centres future business and delivery plans post-March 2020 including an assessment of: o how robust their business and delivery plans, market projections and strategies are for i) maximising the potential for impact and ii) achieving self-sufficiency o whether the magnitude and timescale of government support requested is reasonable and realistic, and if not, why not o any implications for VFM * Assessing whether there is a continued rationale for Government intervention to support the Centres: o are the market failures identified in the original business case still apparent? Are there new ones? o have the centres moved away from their original brief and, if so, is this justified? * Assessing what additional impact/benefits there would be from further Government funding * Assessing what level/type of government support offers the best value for money * Assessing to what extent the Centres are well governed and managed (e.g. effective Boards, management teams and accountability for investment decisions etc) and develop recommendations for improvement if necessary * Reviewing how the existing model of four separate but coordinated centres fits into the agri-tech and agricultural productivity landscape and make recommendations for improvements if necessary Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply 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. 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/9e2e8da1-7190-44ce-bca0-0e499a3d959d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,220 |
| 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 | SN1 1FL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICILA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2e8da1-7190-44ce-bca0-0e499a3d959d
- 13 Aug 2018 at 15:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4986e5d-00df-42b6-aa8d-8a16683726bb
- 2 Aug 2018 at 08:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4986e5d-00df-42b6-aa8d-8a16683726bb
- 30 Jul 2018 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4986e5d-00df-42b6-aa8d-8a16683726bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2e8da1-7190-44ce-bca0-0e499a3d959d
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4986e5d-00df-42b6-aa8d-8a16683726bb
  13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64712ddc-abd6-42ef-a41a-c1edde2bd55b
  CR18110 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65b729e7-a827-402a-9888-db324f862923
  CR18110 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21853ee7-aa1c-4aa9-a22b-0eb45a5e4ba9
  S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk.doc final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d508bea-f811-4bd2-af27-12a7d19e1bbb
  CR18110 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d66ebe76-408b-4ce1-8485-6a4fc0ae70bb
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ee66f85-013f-4fff-9192-d4a31af9ea4b
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a69727b-22d8-4d37-a443-ac7634d122f6
  CR18110 - ITQ Invitation to Quote.docx REVISED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bd836fe-f7bb-487a-8e71-7ab7d6bf31cc
  CR18110 - ITQ Invitation to Quote.docx REVISED2

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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