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title: "UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3"
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# UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df17552b-bce2-4624-a417-3e48e6d7fbd0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR17074BEIS - SIA Wave 3," conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focuses on providing analytical support for Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) across the UK. This tender falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as research and development consultancy services (CPV code: 73200000), and has an awarded contract value of £267,090. The contract period is set from 14th August 2017 to 31st July 2018, with the tender awarded on 4th August 2017, following its completion stage. The delivery of services is primarily expected to occur in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was a framework agreement.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in market and economic research or consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in analysing research and innovation strengths and have the ability to collaborate with local consortia will be well-suited to compete. The focus on local productivity, international trade, and the identification of strategic areas for growth makes this contract particularly appealing for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their reach in the consultancy space.

## Notice

1. BEIS has regularly assessed the overall impact of its science and research investments and the performance of the UK research base, publishing reports on the international competitiveness of the UK research base. The latest of these was published in 2013 . 2. The Government have invited consortia to undertake analysis at a local level in the form of Science and Innovation Audits (SIAs) . Through these SIAs, consortia are mapping local research and innovation strengths and infrastructure, providing new innovative ways to identify and build on areas of greatest potential across the UK. The summary reports from the first wave are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/science-and-innovation-audits-first-wave-reports 3. This specification is to continue to supply rigorous analytical support to the Wave 3 consortia as they develop their SIAs. Drawing on the expertise and analytical support of the contractor, the consortia will use local level data or local subsets of national data to identify strengths and potential areas of strategic focus for their areas. As well as mapping future growth potential, the SIAs will examine the current mechanisms through which investment in science and innovation in their area leads to local productivity, international trade and investment, and growth, and any barriers to this growth being realised. This will be done by linking the following: * Excellence in science and research highlighting areas of world leading strengths * Strengths in innovation activity * Science and innovation assets including institutes and facilities * Local industrial strengths and capacity especially in nascent industries and emerging disruptive technologies * Local strengths in international trade and attracting international investment * The ability to work collaboratively across the science and innovation landscape * Level of engagement with and by the business community * Coherence with other existing or planned local or national activity to support research and innovation including the development of local infrastructure * The comparative strengths on which to build future innovation, growth and prosperity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d9f6c-e30f-4ad3-bc41-4a9fe22502bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,090 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 3 Oct 2017 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d9f6c-e30f-4ad3-bc41-4a9fe22502bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6d9f6c-e30f-4ad3-bc41-4a9fe22502bc
  3rd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/science-and-innovation-audits-first-wave-reports

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