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title: "CR20042 - Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to support data-driven research"
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# CR20042 - Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to support data-driven research

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5daa6d5-6904-4d5b-9f4d-48f92e039d20

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited seeks to identify suppliers for the contract titled "CR20042 - Scoping the skills needs in the social sciences to support data-driven research". This tender falls within the research and development consultancy services industry, located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure classified as below threshold. Bids were to be submitted via the Delta eSourcing Portal, with the deadline for submissions being 10th July 2020 at 11:00, and the contract period commencing from 1st September 2020 and concluding on 28th May 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in social sciences or data-driven research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in market and economic research, polling, and statistics would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with a capability to deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions may find this tender especially appealing, as it calls for detailed insights to enhance research capabilities over a planned period of three to five years.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 10th July 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Our existing evidence base demonstrates that further investment is needed to build capability to undertake data-driven research in the social sciences. However, the recommendations made to us are generally at a high level and focus on separate areas of activity or data. Further detail is needed for us to build a more holistic view from which we can make targeted, evidence-based interventions in the short to mefium term (approx.. 3-5 years). 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://uksbs.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: SA6XMJQD98 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. 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/9c750aae-8422-42db-b75a-9a7399ef54a9 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000 |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2021 at 18:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c750aae-8422-42db-b75a-9a7399ef54a9
- 17 Feb 2021 at 16:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c750aae-8422-42db-b75a-9a7399ef54a9
- 3 Sep 2020 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c750aae-8422-42db-b75a-9a7399ef54a9
- 16 Jun 2020 at 13:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bde00df-d095-4d78-b307-a567eaf913d4
- 15 Jun 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bde00df-d095-4d78-b307-a567eaf913d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c750aae-8422-42db-b75a-9a7399ef54a9
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bde00df-d095-4d78-b307-a567eaf913d4
  16th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98ef6218-7c3e-4d2e-ae44-25ef5b979595
  AW3.1 ITQ Validation check
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bbe4107-319f-4eea-8efc-e583ffd1d059
  CR20042 - Annex A (GDPR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ceac7e2-1afc-410d-a0eb-9f483e0f6a79
  CR20042 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/590985d5-94f4-479b-9cef-31583310681b
  CR20042 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67e49f27-8a93-4ff4-a192-94bbf339b8f6
  CR20042 - UKRI PSSC (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2f18324-7199-4f3a-8c06-296f832d631b
  CR20042 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37838460-70cc-467d-a151-11bdd70f2155
  CR20042 - Webinar FAQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75888c8f-b7ff-4d5b-97a8-8f4fe9b9d112
  CR20042 - Supplier Event PP
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d705685a-cdff-4a2c-b16a-2ae2170d8154
  CR20042 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ff7f58a7-0199-4d6e-9231-c3d002115159
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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