BIS Research and Evaluation Framework

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Buyer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Published status

complete

Latest release reference

823b4c65-5e39-4b92-8ea4-0c769276c48a-207015

CPV codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes: 73000000, 79300000

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The BIS Research and Evaluation Framework will allow the procurement of research and evaluation services from a pre-selected group of service providers without going through a full procurement process. The Framework complies with EU rules and is available to BIS and other Departments and agencies. It replaces the current Framework Agreement, which has been running since 1 January 2012 and will end on 1 January 2016. This has been widely used and well received by BIS analysts. With no other Framework in place which suit BIS requirements, a new Framework is being commissioned to ensure that BIS continues to have access to high quality, efficient research and evaluation service providers. The new Framework will run from 2 January 2016 to 2 January 2020. The Framework establishes the terms and conditions under which the customer can enter into contracts for specified services. It offers high quality research and evaluation service providers under 8 service areas detailed below. These are core areas of activity for BIS. These cover a wide range of methodological expertise. We also want to draw on specialist expertise in a wide range of policy areas. We recognise that not all organisations will have that detailed specialist knowledge. You may apply for 1 or more than 1 lot Additional information: To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing Please note this can take up to 24 hours Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk: Freephone: +44 3450103503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

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   23 Mar 2018

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   Release reference

   823b4c65-5e39-4b92-8ea4-0c769276c48a-207015

   Published tags

   award

Awards and suppliers

Published award and contract facts

• BIS Research and Evaluation Framework

  Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITEDSupplier: AECOM Infrastructure & Environment Ltd

  End date in notice

  2 Jan 2020

  Value shown in notice

  £90,000,000Whole award value; not assigned to one supplier

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  ocds-b5fd17-4596628b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b-1

• BIS Research and Evaluation Framework

  Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITEDSupplier: ALERON PARTNERS LIMITED

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