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title: "UK SBS CS19207 Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst and BBSRC NIBB Co-Ordinator"
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# UK SBS CS19207 Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst and BBSRC NIBB Co-Ordinator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e79eee14-0bbc-41d6-a83e-e47841732d2c

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "UK SBS CS19207 Industrial Biotechnology Catalyst and BBSRC NIBB Co-Ordinator." This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically related to technical analysis and consultancy services, and is located in the South West of England. The contract is currently at the Award stage, with the award announcement dated 14th November 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd November 2019 and last until 21st November 2024, with the initial deadline for tender submissions having been 8th October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and project management, particularly those with expertise in industrial biotechnology. Companies that offer business analysis and research consultancy services would be well-positioned to engage in this process. The requirement for a co-ordinator who will support and monitor various awards implies a collaboration with funding partners, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their market presence within the growing field of industrial biotechnology in the UK.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 14:00. The final date for expressions of interest is Monday 7th October 2019. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement BBSRC, on behalf of all other funding partners involved, would like to invite tenders for a co-ordinator/s who will play a key role in supporting the monitoring of the IB Catalyst Translation awards and the coordination of activities relating to the BBSRC NIBB into wider UK IB activities. 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. The tenders electronic daily (TED) reference number for this opportunity is 2019/S 169-413224 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/e76c0ee5-d617-4ec2-bfc5-e0f61358c7aa |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2019 - 4 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,368 |
| 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 | NNFCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c0ee5-d617-4ec2-bfc5-e0f61358c7aa
- 3 Sep 2019 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c497d124-1de6-4598-9c84-4ff9c7b91f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c0ee5-d617-4ec2-bfc5-e0f61358c7aa
  11th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c497d124-1de6-4598-9c84-4ff9c7b91f66
  3rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aa798c8-4325-4482-904f-38cc03226788
  Bidder - Logging intoEmptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7733305-16b7-4207-8bca-8486bc44668e
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ef5108-c8f0-41c3-a461-326f4e888bea
  Non-disclosure contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04bbc2fa-84eb-41e9-8c44-d7aa740ea329
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/875816cd-5e6d-4055-bbb2-3f23c23b7215
  RFP Questions Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e4728c9-f05a-4c37-a52b-57064e6a3fb8
  Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc1ac7a-1fce-4295-bf43-223dcbae88b3
  RFP document
- 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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