Scope
Reference
CSP25042
Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 1st October 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
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) are seeking to procure a strategic delivery partner to support the establishment and scaling of its Continuous Improvement (CI) Centre of Expertise (CoE).
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_225.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,382,633 excluding VAT
- £1,659,359.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2026
- Possible extension to 9 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be an optional extension of 3 years for the Contracting Authority to extend on a 1+1+1 basis
valued at a total off £300,000.00 ex VAT per year. However this a estimated spend and is not committed unless the extension is utilised.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 September 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 January 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Techincal | Quality | 80.00% |
| Commerical | Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
This is a re-procurement activity within an established market so no preliminary market engagement activity was required.
Documents
Associated tender documents
CSP25042 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value).pdf
CSP25042 - UKRI Precedent Goods Services Contract (High value)
CSP25042 - Request for Proposal Questions - RFPQ.pdf
CSP25042 - Request for Proposal Questions - RFPQ
CSP25042 - Request for Proposal - RFP.pdf
CSP25042 - Request for Proposal - RFP
CSP25042 - AW5.2 Price Schedule.xlsx
CSP25042 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Share Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: Coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon