DDaT19124 UKRI Innovation and Business Analysis Tool

Tender description

*** Please note this is a contract award notice, not a call for competition *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 21st August 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is responsible for leading the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in England, Northern Ireland and Wales (ENIW). It is delivered by a consortium (located across the whole of the ENIW geography), of 21 organisations, comprising c267 people including 190 innovation and internationalisation advisers working directly with SMEs, so they can: • Commercialise their innovations better • Grow and Scale • Access international markets • Access funding and finance • Succeed Globally • Access IP support EEN ENIW will have to ensure the identification of the right companies with the right ambition, whose product or idea is near market with an international dimension; that lead to radical changes in how the business runs (product, processes, services, marketing etc.) and that are expected to launch the company into new markets (or indeed create markets) to promote growth, and create high return on investment. To aid Innovate UK in delivering these services, it is seeking the support of a supplier to provide Innovate UK and consortium delivery partners with access to a suitable online web-based business analysis tool in accordance with the scope detailed within the Invitation to Quote document. This will include training, managing access and all relevant back office functions and reporting on a monthly basis, as well as on-going support and maintenance. 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control.