PS25001 - Scientific Research and Advice for Government Dynamic Purchasing System - Ongoing DPS Application

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        "description": "Background\nThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) works to accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, ensure that new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK and drive forward a modern digital government for the benefit of its citizens.\nThese goals, like many of the shared goals of government, requires robust scientific research and advice to enable greater evidence-based decision-making.\nTherefore, DSIT is proposing a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for government to more effectively procure a range of scientific services from specialist suppliers. The intention is to allow policy teams working across government departments and Arms-Length Bodies (ALBs) the opportunity to access cutting-edge research, scientific advice and services from relevant experts to support delivery of government aims.\nA full list of the Contracting Bodies that will be able to access this DPS can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations\nDPS Aim, Objectives and Scope\nDSIT’s purpose is driving economic growth, improving the performance and productivity of government and empowering citizens.\nWe will achieve our purpose by maximising:\n• the impact of government action to support R&D, science and technology on the UK's national and regional growth.\n• value for money for the taxpayer by applying AI and digital technologies to transform the citizen's experience of public service by making it more effective, convenient and productive.\n• the control people can exercise over their interaction with government by widening and deepening their digital skills, knowledge and trust in technology.\nWe propose this DPS as a method of simplifying access to scientific research and advice within government, impacting policymaking and delivery by better evidencing decision-making. This will reduce barriers to procuring R&D inputs across government, raise awareness of public and private organisations that can deliver scientific solutions, and ultimately improving the performance and productivity of government functions.\nWe anticipate this DPS will be utilised for research and development projects across a wide variety of scientific and technological fields in these broad areas:\n• chemistry, engineering, mathematical sciences, physics, metrology, and materials\n• biology, health research, infections and immunity, neurosciences and mental health\n• atmospheric physics and chemistry, geosciences, ecology, biodiversity and climate\n• astronomy, particle and nuclear physics, accelerator science and computational science\n• Clean energy, nuclear, fusion, fission\n• plants, animals (including humans) and microbes\n(more fields may be considered).\nThe DPS is seeking expert science organisations with the in-house laboratory capability to design, conduct and disseminate scientific research projects for government departments. These projects may be highly diverse but should directly support government policy and decision-making through producing scientific evidence, with the goal of improving the evidence base that policy teams throughout government rely on, leading to greater opportunities to maximise societal benefits across the UK.\nSuppliers may be commissioned to undertake scientific reviews, design and carry out experiments, or provide expert/technical advice on specific policy options for use by the public sector.",
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    "description": "The final date and time for Ongoing DPS Applications to be submitted is Friday 9th February 2029 at 11:00 am\nSuppliers who wish to join the DPS List must submit their Application Form on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Application Forms can be submitted at any time during the period of validity of the DPS.\nThe Contracting Authority will review and evaluate each Application Form to determine whether the Minimum Selection Criteria are met, notify the Supplier as to whether its Application Form was successful or unsuccessful and update the DPS List within 15 working days of receipt of the Application Form. Note. The Contracting Authority require 15 working days because of the need to examine additional documentation or to otherwise verify whether the selection criteria are met, as permitted by Regulation 34 (17) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.   \nDO NOT apply directly to the buyer.\nAll tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.\nBrief Description of Requirement\nUKSBS (Central Purchasing Body) on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) (the Contracting Authority) wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Scientific research & advice for Government.\nUKSBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the \"Regulations\")\nThis is a Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).\nThe Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) shall be in operation until either the DPS exceeds its advertised value or an end date of 23rd February 2029, whichever occurs first.\nYou can apply to join the DPS at any point and don't require any special IT equipment as a DPS eliminates unnecessary activity for you upfront.\nFull details of the DPS scope and Application information can be found within the notice attachments and within the attachment tab on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal\nHow to Apply\nUK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.\nTo register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.\nIf you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.\nOnce you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the PQQs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PQQ_92.",
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