Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL
SWINDON
SN2 1FL
Contact
Liam Tucker
Telephone
+44 1793867005
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC360004
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Procurement
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DDaT22203 - Business Analysis Tool
Reference number
DDaT22203
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Innovate UK, part of the UK Research and Innovation, is looking to procure a business analysis tool will provide a baseline on which to identify and build appropriate wrap around specialist support for each client. The overall aim of Innovate UK EDGE support is to improve the capacity of ambitious R&D intensive SMEs, to develop their innovation and growth skills and processes, provide connectivity across the innovation and growth ecosystem, increase their investment readiness and maximise their growth and scale potential.
The scope of the business analysis tool is as follows:
• A web-based tool that through a series of questions will capture insights from the business covering key areas such as management and operations, leadership, strategy, funding and finance, internationalisation, innovation, etc. and identify areas of challenge and opportunity.
• Flexible use so it can be completed on-line.
• To be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and easy for client companies to use (results in 15 minutes), with have high availability (95% uptime or higher).
• The tool should be able to produce an output compatible with Salesforce CRM. Client analysis reports/observatory data to be part of information and data held on the Innovate UK EDGE customer relationship management tool (CRM).
• The expected number of users will vary from month to month during the contract period with an anticipated maximum utilisation of c3,600 clients per annum.
• The ability for services to be expanded or reduced in line with changing demand and/or needs.
• Any/all relevant personal data processed will be handled in a way fully compliant with current GDPR (see annex A).
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 DDaT22203.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £259,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Innovate UK, part of the UK Research and Innovation, is looking to procure a business analysis tool will provide a baseline on which to identify and build appropriate wrap around specialist support for each client. The overall aim of Innovate UK EDGE support is to improve the capacity of ambitious R&D intensive SMEs, to develop their innovation and growth skills and processes, provide connectivity across the innovation and growth ecosystem, increase their investment readiness and maximise their growth and scale potential.
The scope of the business analysis tool is as follows:
• A web-based tool that through a series of questions will capture insights from the business covering key areas such as management and operations, leadership, strategy, funding and finance, internationalisation, innovation, etc. and identify areas of challenge and opportunity.
• Flexible use so it can be completed on-line.
• To be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and easy for client companies to use (results in 15 minutes), with have high availability (95% uptime or higher).
• The tool should be able to produce an output compatible with Salesforce CRM. Client analysis reports/observatory data to be part of information and data held on the Innovate UK EDGE customer relationship management tool (CRM).
• The expected number of users will vary from month to month during the contract period with an anticipated maximum utilisation of c3,600 clients per annum.
• The ability for services to be expanded or reduced in line with changing demand and/or needs.
• Any/all relevant personal data processed will be handled in a way fully compliant with current GDPR (see annex A).
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 DDaT22203.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £259,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
30
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract is being advertised for 30 months + 12 months.
Please note there is no obligation or commitment to extend beyond the initial 30 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 May 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 February 2023
Local time
11:00am
Place
Electronically
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity.
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
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 DDaT22203.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FF
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Telephone
+44 1793867005
Country
United Kingdom