UK SBS BLOJEU- CR17090INN Innovate UK Market Intelligence

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 22/08/2017 at 14:00 BST DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The ability to identify emerging trends, technologies and market opportunities is critical to Innovate UK's success as the UK's innovation agency. The aim of this tender exercise is to support strategic decision-making at Innovate UK through access to relevant, timely and credible intelligence about markets and technologies. It is recognised that suppliers may choose to focus their efforts on market or technology analysis. We ask that suppliers are clear in the bid on which side of this spectrum their service provision is. Innovate UK reserves the right to choose multiple suppliers who are able to meet the specific requirements more completely than a single supplier - please see section '4. Deliverables' for more information on this point. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.