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CSP25191 - Specialist Business Support Services

UK Research and Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
441000.0 GBP
Gross: 529200 GBP
Published
27 Oct 2025, 17:27
Deadline
24 Nov 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79996000 - Business organisation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068736-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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%)

Documents

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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