Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 11:00 am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking to procure a strategic delivery partner to support the establishment and scaling of its Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise (CoE). Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_225.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050902-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,382,633.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,659,359.60
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-11-09T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Techincal (80%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commerical (20%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: CSP25042 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value)
Document Description: CSP25042 - Request for Proposal Questions - RFPQ
Document Description: CSP25042 - Request for Proposal - RFP
Document Description: CSP25042 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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