--- title: "UKRI Innovate UK Newton Fund Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme - Design and Delivery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-04-08" --- # UKRI Innovate UK Newton Fund Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme - Design and Delivery Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc738e79-5f03-4f1a-82d3-3438ab3dd660.json) ## Summary The UKRI Innovate UK is looking to procure services for its Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme, with the aim of designing and delivering an acceleration and development programme in South Africa. This initiative focuses on establishing partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and South African organisations to create base-of-the-pyramid business models for products and services. The procurement process is currently in the planning phase, with an Expression of Interest deadline set for 11th October 2019, and the contract is anticipated to run for an initial period of 9 months starting from 17th February 2020, with the option to extend for an additional 5 months. The estimated contract value is up to £416,666, and this procurement follows an open procedure method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business and management consultancy services, as well as those with a strong understanding of developing innovative solutions within the South African context. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for collaboration and partnership with international organisations, particularly in emerging markets, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their global reach and impact through participation in this internationally-focused programme. ## Notice Contract Awarded UKRI's Innovate UK intends to procure the services of a supplier who can design and deliver an acceleration and development programme in South Africa. The objective is to build partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and South African organisations, with the aim of co-creating base-of-the-pyramid business models for their products and services. We are calling this activity the Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI) Programme. This procurement will form part of Innovate UK's delivery partner commitment to the Newton Fund. The Newton Fund (www.newtonfund.ac.uk) is part of the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) and aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries, by strengthening their science and innovation capacity through partnership with UK businesses and academia. The contract is for an initial 9 months (1st iteration), with the option to extend the contract by a further 5 months (2nd iteration). UKRI Innovate UK is the UK Government's innovation agency. They fund, support and connect innovative businesses to accelerate sustainable economic growth. Innovate UK provide new support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with high growth potential to innovate faster and achieve growth, not just in the UK but globally. As part of its international activities Innovate UK is a delivery partner of the Newton Fund. The Newton Fund is part of the UK's Official Development Assistance and aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries, by strengthening their science and innovation capacity through partnership with UK businesses and academia. Innovate UK seeks to identify a Supplier who can design and deliver a programme to accelerate the development of South Africa through building partnerships between innovative UK SMEs and suitable South African organisations, with the aim of co-creating base-of-the-pyramid (BOP) business models for their products and services. Please refer to the specification and tender terms for the full requirement. Additional information: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 17/01/2020 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). The contracting authority shall utilise the Delta eSourcing Procurement Tool available at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ to conduct this procurement. All enquiries with respect to problems or functionality within the tool may be submitted to Delta eSourcing on 08452707050. Please utilise the messaging system within the e-sourcing tool at the above link. Please note this is a free self-registration website and this can be done by completing the online questionnaire at https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/ UKRI Innovate UK reserves the right not to award a contract. Future procurements - advanced notification of intent: if the UK exits the EU and access to the OJEU is no longer afforded to the Contracting Authority, then all new procurements will utilise the UK Governments own procurement portal. The contract is for an initial 9 month duration (1st programme iteration). The contract can be extended by a further 5 months (2nd programme iteration). The estimated value of the contract reflects the initial 9 month contract plus the provision for an additional 5 months. The maximum estimated value of the initial 9 month contract is PS237,500 excl.VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4c05f6-aed7-424a-858d-fb2a590edc76 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2019 | | Award date | 20 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2020 - 20 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £416,666 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £234,200 | | 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 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WE ARE LIMINAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4c05f6-aed7-424a-858d-fb2a590edc76 - 12 Dec 2019 at 17:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64eb15c4-fbff-4283-a1a1-1c6f69120b4c - 30 Sep 2019 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e262be05-81c7-4d41-9c65-0182c0dc7f0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4c05f6-aed7-424a-858d-fb2a590edc76 8th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64eb15c4-fbff-4283-a1a1-1c6f69120b4c 12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e262be05-81c7-4d41-9c65-0182c0dc7f0e 30th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df0e7fdf-a403-464f-bc05-7389b01fd5d6 UK SBS PR19091 PIN Description of Requirements - https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/83DT82X284 ## 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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