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title: "UK SBS Evaluation of support for early career researchers (ESRs)"
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# UK SBS Evaluation of support for early career researchers (ESRs)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1ceabc-b8cb-4cd7-9df7-7201477b907d

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the evaluation of its support for Early Career Researchers, titled "UK SBS Evaluation of support for early career researchers (ESRs)." This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with submissions due by 4th May 2017. The contract, valued at £20,000, is set to commence on 17th May 2017 and will conclude on 31st December 2017. The tendering process is initiated as part of the standard public procurement channels and requires a systematic approach to submissions through the specified eSourcing Suite.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for consultancy firms specialising in market and economic research, especially those with relevant experience in educational or training evaluations. Businesses that can leverage their capabilities in assessing research support frameworks and outcomes will find this tender a valuable avenue for growth. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, presenting a unique competitive edge in a sector that values innovation and responsiveness to client needs.

## Notice

NERC is undertaking an evaluation of its support for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to determine whether current strategy and activities are effective for maintaining a healthy research base for the environmental sciences, and ensuring the training and opportunities available for NERC ECRs are appropriate for facilitating success in the broad range of careers they enter. 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/adbc6c98-d9d5-4a1e-8040-a01230a8a020 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,227 |
| 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 | DJS RESEARCH |

## 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 May 2017 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbc6c98-d9d5-4a1e-8040-a01230a8a020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbc6c98-d9d5-4a1e-8040-a01230a8a020
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84888076-1548-4abc-b64b-608e3adf35c3
  Mini competition document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2585c8b4-322d-416d-8218-a263c2eba896
  Mini competition questions document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5645461b-4eec-4a47-b463-92489bea6723
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dae50df9-0f9a-42a9-aa43-d832d3a2bef9
  Bidder logging on for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5caf8eb0-1cdb-4518-9135-31d7e96e4b86
  Bidder training
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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