Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
22 – 26 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
Contact
Nicola Turner
ProfessionalServices@uksbs.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-science-innovation-and-technology
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS Application
Reference number
PS25001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The final date and time for initial DPS Applications is Monday 31st March 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
UKSBS (Central Purchasing Body) on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Scientific research & advice for Government.
UKSBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations")
This is a Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation until either the DPS exceeds its advertised value or an end date of 23rd February 2029, whichever occurs first.
You can apply to join the DPS at any point and don't require any special IT equipment as a DPS eliminates unnecessary activity for you upfront.
Full details of the DPS scope and Application information can be found within the notice attachments and within the attachment tab on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal
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 PQQs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PQQ82.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Background
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) works to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens.
These goals, like many of the shared goals of government, requires robust scientific research and advice to enable greater evidence-based decision-making.
Therefore, DSIT is proposing a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for government to more effectively procure a range of scientific services from specialist suppliers. The intention is to allow policy teams working across government departments and Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) the opportunity to access cutting-edge research, scientific advice and services from relevant experts to support delivery of government aims.
A full list of the Contracting Bodies that will be able to access this DPS can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
DPS Aim, Objectives and Scope
DSIT’s purpose is driving economic growth, improving the performance and productivity of government and empowering citizens.
We will achieve our purpose by maximising:
• the impact of government action to support R&D, science and technology on the UK's national and regional growth.
• value for money for the taxpayer by applying AI and digital technologies to transform the citizen's experience of public service by making it more effective, convenient and productive.
• the control people can exercise over their interaction with government by widening and deepening their digital skills, knowledge and trust in technology.
We propose this DPS as a method of simplifying access to scientific research and advice within government, impacting policymaking and delivery by better evidencing decision-making. This will reduce barriers to procuring R&D inputs across government, raise awareness of public and private organisations that can deliver scientific solutions, and ultimately improving the performance and productivity of government functions.
We anticipate this DPS will be utilised for research and development projects across a wide variety of scientific and technological fields in these broad areas:
• chemistry, engineering, mathematical sciences, physics, metrology, and materials
• biology, health research, infections and immunity, neurosciences and mental health
• atmospheric physics and chemistry, geosciences, ecology, biodiversity and climate
• astronomy, particle and nuclear physics, accelerator science and computational science
• Clean energy, nuclear, fusion, fission
• plants, animals (including humans) and microbes
(more fields may be considered).
The DPS is seeking expert science organisations with the in-house laboratory capability to design, conduct and disseminate scientific research projects for government departments. These projects may be highly diverse but should directly support government policy and decision-making through producing scientific evidence, with the goal of improving the evidence base that policy teams throughout government rely on, leading to greater opportunities to maximise societal benefits across the UK.
Suppliers may be commissioned to undertake scientific reviews, design and carry out experiments, or provide expert/technical advice on specific policy options for use by the public sector.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
28 April 2025
End date
23 February 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
The dynamic purchasing system might be used by additional purchasers
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-002494
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 March 2025
Local time
11:00am
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
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.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom