UK SBS CS19212 : UK Research and Innovation - British Geological Survey Geospatial Commission GEO6 Licensing - Year 2 (FY2019 - 20)

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 15/07/2019 @ 14:00hrs GMT. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. BGS provides expert services and impartial advice in all areas of geoscience. Our client base is drawn from the public and private sectors both in the UK and internationally. The Geospatial Commission have commissioned, via a commercial contract, BGS and the remaining Geo6 partners to deliver on a number of projects that will contribute towards its task of setting the UK's National Geospatial Strategy. The strategic aim for one of these project is for the Geo6 partners to review how they supply their data under licence, and to wherever possible align their terms and conditions and any access constraints. It is envisaged that this will contribute towards improved access to and interoperability of licensable geospatial data for end users. BGS are the lead partner for this project and This request is for an external body to conduct a detailed review of the current state of play related to automating licensing and rights management to deliver a report on recommendations for developing and implementing a new digital rights standard for geospatial data. 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.