--- title: "Evaluation of UKICE Hub" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-05-19" --- # Evaluation of UKICE Hub Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd395041-a9f0-4926-9283-8a1a6227f618.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the evaluation of the UKICE Hub, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). The tender, titled "Evaluation of UKICE Hub", falls under the category of Research and Development Services, with the relevant location being Swindon, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 14th May 2021 and a total value of £47,550. The contract period is set from 17th May 2021 to 30th September 2021, following a bidding deadline that concluded on 4th May 2021. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly firms experienced in evaluating the impact of public sector investments. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement was designed to suit their capabilities. Entities with expertise in market research, polling, or statistics would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, making this an advantageous avenue for growth within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 4th May 2021 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 The purpose of this evaluation is to provide evidence about the impact of ESRC's investment in the UKICE Hub in order to inform ESRC's commissioning and managing of this, and other similar investments in the future. This includes how the UKICE Hub is perceived amongst key stakeholders. 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: 36485UPE77 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/d726b4ad-3119-4262-9530-bb0630fb6cf7 | | 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 | 19 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2021 | | Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £47,550 | | 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 | OPCIT RESEARCH (TRADING NAME OF KM RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY | ## 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 - 19 May 2021 at 18:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d726b4ad-3119-4262-9530-bb0630fb6cf7 - 16 Apr 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f9971b-76d6-48ef-b34c-55d2bc46d67b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d726b4ad-3119-4262-9530-bb0630fb6cf7 19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f9971b-76d6-48ef-b34c-55d2bc46d67b 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8310b368-aae1-4d97-bfea-ebd72b16c292 PS21007 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be40b48-9c83-434a-b8ea-7f3682ef4f3a PS21007 - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cb16796-885c-4764-93ca-c64519f78505 PS21007 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b80c5b7-da19-4f68-b036-3993bd480739 PS21007 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa1fd561-7f52-478e-a86a-3fbb1e5d27b4 PS21007 - Annex A (GDPR) - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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