--- title: "UK SBS - PS21269 - Cohort Training Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-02-23" --- # UK SBS - PS21269 - Cohort Training Review Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f65fed03-6e8d-4ed4-915d-e6fb9ceb75a7.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded the contract for the "Cohort Training Review" project following a competitive tender process, with the initial document published on 23rd February 2022. The procurement, classified under research and development services, is located in England and concluded with the contract award on 29th April 2022. The total budget allocated for this project is £39,050, and the contract is set to commence on 25th April 2022, continuing until 7th July 2022. Interested suppliers were required to submit bids by 14th March 2022 via the Delta eSourcing Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on training and skills consultancy, particularly those experienced in educational programme review and development within the research sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this an advantageous opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future work, as the project aims to inform the commissioning of doctoral training, thus impacting various organisations involved in higher education and research partnerships. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 14th March 2022 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is seeking a training and skills expert, to provide short-term expertise leading to a review of NERC's cohort training model. The project will critically review information from our doctoral training partnerships and centres for doctoral training as well as engaging the wider research community. Ultimately, the work will inform future commissioning of NERC's doctoral training offer. Up to PS45,000 is available to support this work. NERC will also be assessing the portfolio balance of investment in Talent and Skills in 2022 and there may be a need to be flexible in delivering this work to consider elements of the wider studentships portfolio. 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: FP453S7F29 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/d3920b24-5791-4285-bc27-94ced7202e4f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 23 Feb 2022 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3920b24-5791-4285-bc27-94ced7202e4f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3920b24-5791-4285-bc27-94ced7202e4f 23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3ab62e2-be19-4b0f-8696-6d5063014ec1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e48948b7-4544-435f-b79f-56c1d3025992 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f9e6eb9-be3b-4c5c-a5e8-575576492906 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17bfdc92-91e0-4f5e-92b2-96fec001385b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77a79ff9-86a5-466d-afbd-6b1733648938 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245e9ed8-e6e7-41c0-959a-c277f1f55a49 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1eff0482-a415-4a0e-8eac-5dca67ab4afd ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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