UK SBS CR18031 Future Sectors Programme: Prioritsation Framework

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 5th March 2018 at 14:00 Note: DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requires your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement To seek to improve our intelligence on application sectors and technology trends and the way these trends may impact upon the UK economy, in particular we want to be able assess the relative potential of a broad range of application sectors and emerging technologies and ensure Government efforts to nurture development or adoption of high impact technologies are targeted on the areas of highest potential or where there is evidence of barriers Government action can usefully play a role in bringing down. 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.