Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ
Contact
Nicola Turner
ProfessionalServices@uksbs.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
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
PS23184 - Annual Bioscience and Health Technology Life Sciences Data Set - RFP
Reference number
PS23184
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 the submission of bids is Monday 4th September 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
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) is a joint unit of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), with the objective of maximising the UK’s strengths in science and research to support the development and adoption of 21st century health and life sciences technology, delivering the best health outcomes and increasing wider growth and prosperity.
We work with business, other Government Departments and executive agencies, Innovate UK, the Research Councils, public health bodies and other partners to deliver the Life Sciences Vision and to create the conditions that allow businesses in our sectors to exploit the latest advances in science and technology. We influence and use our connections to maintain UK global leadership in health and life sciences. We work effectively with industries across these and closely related sectors, building and managing relationships with strategically important companies in our sector.
Our work supports increased inward investment, growth in exports, and resolution of problems that could lead to disinvestment.
OLS wishes to procure a one-year contract to produce a dataset on life science companies operating in the UK for 2023 ending in October 2024. With reference to clause 14 in the terms and conditions, the Authority may wish, with the agreement of the contractor to put in place an extension for one year (up to October 2025) and a further subsequent year (up to October 2026) if the initial extension is applied after the initial contract end.
The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of +1 and +1 year period from commencement of the Contract.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £330,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72300000 - Data services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) is a joint unit of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), with the objective of maximising the UK’s strengths in science and research to support the development and adoption of 21st century health and life sciences technology, delivering the best health outcomes and increasing wider growth and prosperity.
We work with business, other Government Departments and executive agencies, Innovate UK, the Research Councils, public health bodies and other partners to deliver the Life Sciences Vision and to create the conditions that allow businesses in our sectors to exploit the latest advances in science and technology. We influence and use our connections to maintain UK global leadership in health and life sciences. We work effectively with industries across these and closely related sectors, building and managing relationships with strategically important companies in our sector.
Our work supports increased inward investment, growth in exports, and resolution of problems that could lead to disinvestment.
OLS wishes to procure a one-year contract to produce a dataset on life science companies operating in the UK for 2023 ending in October 2024. With reference to clause 14 in the terms and conditions, the Authority may wish, with the agreement of the contractor to put in place an extension for one year (up to October 2025) and a further subsequent year (up to October 2026) if the initial extension is applied after the initial contract end.
The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year with optional extensions of +1 and +1 year period from commencement of the Contract.
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 [PS23184 or ITT_1000].
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: £330,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
23 October 2023
End date
22 October 2026
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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-010568
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 September 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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 September 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 payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom