Scope
Reference
CSP25191
Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 24th November 2025 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
STFC wishes to procure specialist business support services to support its Incubation Programmes. These services include (i) specialist training (ii) consultancy (iii) commercial coaching for business founders, including developing a high-performing team. The services would be delivered to third-party startups that are incubated in STFC's Programmes.
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.
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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_2293.
Total value (estimated)
- £441,000 excluding VAT
- £529,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 5 January 2028
- Possible extension to 7 January 2030
- 4 years, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
There will be an optional extension of 2 years for the Contracting Authority to extend on a +2 basis valued at a total off £220,500.00 ex VAT per year. However this a estimated spend and is not committed unless the extension is utilised.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79996000 - Business organisation services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80500000 - Training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
24 November 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)
9 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 75% |
| Commercial | Price | 25% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
CSP25191 - UKRI Terms and Conditions.pdf
CSP25191 - UKRI Terms and Conditions
CSP25191 - Pricing Schedule.xlsx
CSP25191 - Pricing Schedule
CSP25191 - Request for Proposal.pdf
CSP25191 - Request for Proposal
CSP25191 - Request for Proposal Questions.pdf
CSP25191 - Request for Proposal Questions
Contracting authority
UK Research and Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
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: Shared 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