UK SBS CR18066 BEIS Professional & Business Services Sector - Creating Further Demand and Growth outside London

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 8th June 2018 year at 14:00pm. The Industrial Strategy was published in November 2017 and identified Places - together with People, Infrastructures, Ideas, and Business Environment - as one the five foundations of the UK's approach to a transformed economy. Cities, towns and rural areas have competitive advantages that will be essential to shaping our economic future. Yet many geographic areas in the country are not realising their full potential. The aim of this research is to create an evidence-based strategy to set future industry and government strategy to bolster the Professional and Business Services (PBS) Sector outside London. The research will also contribute to our understanding of local Industrial Strategies and suggest ways to unlock support from industry. This research study should also test the idea that the sector has the potential to support regional economies and help them to thrive. The research should assess two contrasting areas: one with higher concentration of PBS firms and potential for accelerated PBS growth from its current position of strength and one where the PBS sector has a lower level of presence and could be expanded. This would provide an indication of the differing level of change needed with attendant impact on the local economy. 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.