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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17131GOS Understanding the UK Freight Transport System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2017 at 16:02

Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17131GOS Understanding the UK Freight Transport System" has been initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to assess freight transport systems in the UK up to 2040, focusing on various transport modes and infrastructure. The mandatory deadline for bid submissions was at 11:00 on 6th November 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure and the contract is valued at £20,000, with the contract period set from 13th November 2017 to 9th February 2018, covering all regions of the UK.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research, market analysis, or consultancy services related to transport and logistics. Companies with expertise in freight systems, emerging technological trends in mobility, and data analysis would be particularly suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to engage, as the process appears supportive of their participation in the contract implementation.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17131GOS Understanding the UK Freight Transport System

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 06/11/2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. This project seeks to understand the nature of freight within the future of mobility in the UK, looking out to 2040. What goods will be travelling into, out of and around the UK? How might they be transported? What are the impacts of coming technological trends and business models? What are the uncertainties we need to explore and plan for, to help inform decisions that governments (national, regional and local) and industry will need to take? We are seeking a systematic evidence-based review to understand the current landscape of freight transport systems, across common modes of transport (road, rail, domestic aviation, domestic shipping (including coastal and inland waterways) and freight infrastructure (ports, distribution centres, warehouses and storage depots). All domestic and international freight traffic travelling to, from or through the UK, using UK infrastructure is in scope (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Additional information: The final date and time for the submission of bids is 06/11/2017 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing 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; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02dd382c-cf1d-435e-b662-84dbfe6f6fba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834173d3-03c2-4c6c-91a4-c006ab9d32c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2017 - 9 Feb 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1ET
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MDS TRANSMODAL

Further Information

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