--- title: "PS21075 UKRI Expertise to inform a research programme: The Economics of Biodiversity Pre-programme Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-06-22" --- # PS21075 UKRI Expertise to inform a research programme: The Economics of Biodiversity Pre-programme Advisory Services Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f68e787e-7c18-4eb7-98b9-57dcd8a03172.json) ## Summary The contracting process, titled "PS21075 UKRI Expertise to inform a research programme: The Economics of Biodiversity Pre-programme Advisory Services," is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This tender falls within the research and development consultancy services sector, with submissions due by Thursday, 15th July 2021 at 14:00. The contract is set to begin on 2nd August 2021 and will last for four months, with a potential one-month extension for non-time critical deliverables. Interested bidders are advised to submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, which facilitates a competitive bidding environment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biodiversity, conservation science, or environmental economics, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this procurement process could help expand these businesses’ footprints in the public sector, particularly those offering strategic research and consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in developing innovative solutions for biodiversity and can contribute to shaping the forthcoming research programme may find a valuable partnership with UK SBS in delivering impactful outcomes. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 15th July 2021 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI NERC is seeking an academic or a small academic team in biodiversity/conservation science, environmental economics and/or related interdisciplinary research to provide short-term research and innovation focussed academic expertise to ensure the forthcoming Economics of Biodiversity strategic research programme supports recent developments in the area and is appropriately structured to deliver to these developments as well as its identified goals. The Pre-programme Adviser will critically review and revise the existing concept for a new research programme The Economics of Biodiversity, which is intended to address key research questions where investment could make a step change in this area. The Pre-programme Adviser will provide expertise to inform NERC planning of programme activities to ensure the programme will deliver its goals. The Contract duration shall be for a period of four months, from August 2021 to December 2021 with the option to extend for an additional month on a time-only basis for completion of non-time critical deliverables. For full details of the requirement please refer to the Invitation to Quote documentation available to download from within this notice and the Delta eSourcing Portal. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER 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 Authority's control. 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: P28NN537AA 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. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcfcf3b-d5d2-4c3b-8d4d-ba2771e39ff9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 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 | ## 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 - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcfcf3b-d5d2-4c3b-8d4d-ba2771e39ff9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bcfcf3b-d5d2-4c3b-8d4d-ba2771e39ff9 22nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ba4d772-d731-4266-a2a1-9f9c8deb56c8 ITQ Invitation to Quote - PS21075 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a34f9afd-7ffd-4745-866e-72e9828639ce ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - PS21075 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db258ce0-07d9-4cd8-a01d-4cf7ff9d58d9 UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - PS21075 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af11ae4d-4e32-4c3e-a1bd-2fb7a33c4a5f PS21075 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P28NN537AA Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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