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title: "UKSBS CR19095 - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC Supported Academic Publications"
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# UKSBS CR19095 - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC Supported Academic Publications

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f28d15d1-2223-4c97-8f69-826631619a7f

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking tenders for the project titled "UKSBS CR19095 - Bibliometric Analysis of STFC Supported Academic Publications," aimed at updating bibliometric data related to publications funded by the STFC since 2006. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the contract was published on 10th January 2020, with bids required to be submitted by the deadline of 27th January 2020. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls within the research and development consultancy services category and will take place in Swindon, England.

This procurement opportunity presents considerable potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research consultancy and statistical analysis. Businesses with expertise in bibliometrics and academic research methodologies are particularly well-suited to participate in the tender process. The open procurement method encourages competition, offering SMEs a chance to showcase their capabilities in delivering suitable research and analysis services.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 27th January 2020 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this study is to update, or if necessary, replace the bibliometric data that the STFC hold on publications arising from the research they have funded since 2006. 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 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://uksbs.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://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 576K7CKR9F Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca93a33-e749-48ba-9366-203293b84701 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2020 - 16 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## 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

- 24 Feb 2020 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca93a33-e749-48ba-9366-203293b84701
- 10 Jan 2020 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12f53a9-c6d3-412f-8c26-f24bea0dc316

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca93a33-e749-48ba-9366-203293b84701
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12f53a9-c6d3-412f-8c26-f24bea0dc316
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21cfe5cd-36e2-4129-9ac0-6ec8818ba002
  CR19095 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab83facc-4f0b-4d0a-b8be-d135d38557e0
  CR19095 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37245123-f431-4dfa-a430-b37663cf7196
  CR19095 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a7e1b30-7efc-4fc5-80ef-57ccfbb9aba6
  CR19095 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/576K7CKR9F
  Delta Link

## Notice URLs

- https://delta-esourcing.com
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com

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