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title: "CS22110 SBRI Social Ventures Support Package"
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# CS22110 SBRI Social Ventures Support Package

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3d24253-5642-4411-99ec-98d7abf44f2e

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting an open procurement process titled "CS22110 SBRI Social Ventures Support Package" aimed at providing a bespoke support package for Social Enterprises engaged in the Healthy Ageing Challenge. The tender, which falls under the category of research and development services, has a total contract value of £105,000 and is set to start on 26 April 2022, concluding its 12-month term on 25 April 2023. The submission deadline for bids was 4 April 2022 at 14:00, with all responses required to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in support services for social ventures. Companies that have expertise in consulting, business development, or relevant research activities will be particularly well-suited to compete. By winning this contract, successful bidders could extend their influence and contribute meaningfully to innovative projects aimed at enhancing healthy ageing outcomes within the social enterprise sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 4th April 2022 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Healthy Ageing Challenge is seeking a bespoke package of support for a group of Social Enterprises for a one-year period. The Social Enterprises are awardees of a recent Healthy Ageing Social Ventures competition - (www.ukri.org/news/social-ventures-invited-to-apply-for-healthy-ageing-product-funding) run through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) scheme. A total of 2.7m was awarded, and the Social Enterprises are due to start their projects in March/April 2022. The purpose of the support UKRI are seeking through this tender exercise is to provide the greatest possible opportunity for those Social Enterprises to achieve their growth potential and therefore impact at scale. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: A96XP4F454 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79959237-9521-4c66-a10c-00cabe58dffc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2022 - 25 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,800 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNLTD - THE FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 May 2022 at 08:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79959237-9521-4c66-a10c-00cabe58dffc
- 28 Apr 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79959237-9521-4c66-a10c-00cabe58dffc
- 21 Mar 2022 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931580b3-e9b1-4aeb-a7e4-1d3d7ea6c46c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79959237-9521-4c66-a10c-00cabe58dffc
  4th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931580b3-e9b1-4aeb-a7e4-1d3d7ea6c46c
  21st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68a665ec-6388-4004-8bd6-69629040dda4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9204a73-a83c-42b0-a216-0b48b6e82afb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06b56978-b81f-4c5c-b16f-f8a5f0bd720a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60361356-59c2-4b37-b57b-0f28dea3d3ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afec106c-bc20-487a-96d2-28e17b2893a0
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/eafaa6fb-9d57-4130-9ae3-f921ce0f46f5

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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