--- title: "UK SBS FWRECR17134BEIS Share Buybacks and Investments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-12-13" --- # UK SBS FWRECR17134BEIS Share Buybacks and Investments Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e784f1e9-32ba-44ba-9b70-0e4cdf880de9.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR17134BEIS Share Buybacks and Investments" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This research and development consultancy service is focused on examining the impact of share buybacks on corporate investment in the UK. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to start from 21st November 2017 and end on 13th April 2018. The final deadline for bid submissions was 7th November 2017, and the procurement method involved a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the South East of England, with a contract value of approximately £120,000. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in economic analysis and corporate finance. Organisations with expertise in market research and developmental studies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the tender specifies suitability for such businesses, allowing them to contribute to meaningful corporate evaluation while potentially gaining valuable experience and reputation in the public procurement arena. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 7th November 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The main aim of this project is to examine the relationship between share buybacks and corporate investment in the UK and to understand whether there is any evidence that share buybacks are having a detrimental impact on company investment, growth and productivity. 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/0963935b-dcf9-4187-8061-0a8f1dfe4296 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 13 Apr 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £119,981 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | ## 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 - 13 Dec 2017 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0963935b-dcf9-4187-8061-0a8f1dfe4296 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0963935b-dcf9-4187-8061-0a8f1dfe4296 13th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/275d11d1-da80-4be9-97a6-7fcaaba98056 Mini competition document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5efa779c-e268-494d-a566-2d87daab4e4f Mini Competition questions document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08d26515-1038-48dd-ad97-3f4538bc26a8 SEL 1.2 Price breakdown - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ddd280e-c1e9-4163-a956-222ef8124a81 Bidder logging in for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/700c934c-ed20-4126-b09d-a64c4e3be08f Bidder guidance ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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