Public tender Swindon 2013 Social and Economic Research 2013-11-27

Social and Economic Research

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2004/18/EC

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS Ltd) (Formerly RCUK SSC LTD)
North Star House, North Star Avenue
SN2 1FF Swindon
UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail:

Internet address(es):

General address of the contracting authority: www.uksbs.co.uk

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.3)Main activity

Other: Research

I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS Ltd) (Formerly RCUK SSC LTD)

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

Social and Economic Research

II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance

Service category No 8: Research and development services
UK.

NUTS code UK

II.3)Information on framework agreement

II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:

In December 2012, Government Procurement Service (GPS) and UK SBS signed a Memorandum of Understanding as part of the ongoing implementation of the Public Expenditure Committee for Efficiency and Reform (PEX) recommendations. This strategic alliance will see the two organisations collaborating to expand the scope of the centralised deals available to customers across the public sector.
UK SBS is procuring the Contract as a central purchasing body for itself and Customers who are Other Public Bodies (OPB's). This means that OPB's referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Contract.
UK SBS Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Framework for the use by or on behalf of UK bodies.
These bodies include but are not limited to The Science and Technology Facilities Council, The Medical Research Council, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, The Economic and Social Research Council, The Natural Environment Research Council, The Arts and Humanities Research Council, The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, The UKSBS Ltd, Central Government Departments and their Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Voluntary Sector Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these UK bodies.
The framework is for the provision of a range of Social and Economic Research services.
Further details will be provided within the Contract Notice and sourcing exercise documentation.
Within the duration of this framework agreement and during any mini competitions undertaken against this framework, UK SBS Ltd may wish to introduce a management charge on suppliers, either at the mini competition stage or within the supplier performance review process. All bidders submitting a bid will be confirming their acceptance of and agreement to its incorporation at the appropriate time.
Estimated cost excluding VAT:
Range: between 50 000 000 and 150 000 000 GBP

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

79300000, 79315000, 79311400, 79311410, 79310000, 79311000, 79312000, 79313000, 79314000, 79311100, 79311200, 79311210, 79311300, 79320000, 79330000

II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures

II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes

II.8)Additional information:

The Contract Notice for this requirement is due to be published in May 2014.
UK SBS will be holding Supplier Days in March 2014 in London. All suppliers interested in this requirement are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the Supplier Days is to engage with the market place prior to the procurement process, to explain our requirements and approach and to provide suppliers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding the forthcoming Tender.

The Supplier Days will also be used to provide advice and guidance to suppliers in responding to a Government Framework. To register your interest for this event please email , quoting ref: SER 2014 Supplier Days. Further information on location, dates and times will then be sent to you.

Along with expressing your interest please provide the following data:
1) Which Government departments you currently contract with.
2) What your annual spend is for each Governement department you contract with.

Information about lots

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

1)Short description:

Information regarding the lot structure will be published in the Contract Notice.

2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

79300000, 79315000, 79311400, 79311410, 79330000, 79320000, 79311000, 79311100, 79311200, 79311210, 79311300, 79312000, 79313000, 79314000

5)Additional information about lots:

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions relating to the contract

III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:

III.2)Conditions for participation

III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about European Union funds

The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

VI.2)Additional information:

UK SBS Ltd is putting in place a Pan Governmental framework for the provision of services for Social and Economic Research. UK SBS is procuring the Contract as a central purchasing body for itself and Customers who are Other Public Bodies (OPB's). This means that OPB's referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Contract. UK SBS Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Framework for the use by or on behalf of UK bodies.
These bodies include but are not limited to The Science and Technology Facilities Council, The Medical Research Council, The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, The Economic and Social Research Council, The Natural Environment Research Council, The Arts and Humanities Research Council, The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, The UKSBS Ltd, Central Government Departments and their Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Voluntary Sector Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these UK bodies.
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-285768

Local Authorities

http://www.openlylocal.com/councils

Agent acting on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council

www.ubico.co.uk

National Parks Authorities

http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk

http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/contact-us

Educational Establishments and Academies in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Children, Schools and Families including Schools, Universities and Colleges but not Independent Schools.

http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk

Police Forces in the United Kingdom

http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites

Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs

NHS Bodies England

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AmbulanceTrustListing.aspx