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title: "Identifying commercial opportunities for quantum technologies within key sectors and road-mapping applications within the Telecoms sector"
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# Identifying commercial opportunities for quantum technologies within key sectors and road-mapping applications within the Telecoms sector

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f35638-a457-4342-ae21-aee263fbc8ed

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for a project titled "Identifying commercial opportunities for quantum technologies within key sectors and road-mapping applications within the Telecoms sector." The procurement, falling under the research and development consultancy services industry category, was initiated from a framework agreement and is currently at the award stage. The contract, valued at £145,100, has a start date of 10th August 2021 and extends until 13th December 2021. While the deadline for bids was 5th July 2021, all submissions were required to be sent via the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in quantum technologies and telecommunications, particularly those offering research and development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a valuable opportunity to engage in innovative projects and establish partnerships within the Telecoms sector. Companies with expertise in market research, economic consultancy, and related fields will be well-positioned to compete, given the project's emphasis on road mapping applications and commercial viability of quantum technologies.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday, 5th July 2021 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. 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 was awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the Mini Competition document. 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/85961954-87e7-4a6d-8322-c393a30712ce |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,100 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## 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

- 27 Sep 2021 at 14:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85961954-87e7-4a6d-8322-c393a30712ce
- 10 Sep 2021 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85961954-87e7-4a6d-8322-c393a30712ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85961954-87e7-4a6d-8322-c393a30712ce
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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