Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercial@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Research and Innovation
Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, 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 Monday 24th November 2025 at 11:00AM. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement STFC wishes to procure specialist business support services to support its Incubation Programmes. These services include (i) specialist training (ii) consultancy (iii) commercial coaching for business founders, including developing a high-performing team. The services would be delivered to third-party startups that are incubated in STFC's Programmes. 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_2293.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068736-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 441,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 529,200
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-05T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (75%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (25%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: CSP25191 - UKRI Terms and Conditions
Document Description: CSP25191 - Pricing Schedule
Document Description: CSP25191 - Request for Proposal
Document Description: CSP25191 - Request for Proposal Questions
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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