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UK SBS BLOJEU - CR150098BIS UK Steel: Competitiveness and Supply Chain Linkages

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 Mar 2018 at 12:32

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS BLOJEU - CR150098BIS UK Steel: Competitiveness and Supply Chain Linkages". This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by the UK steel industry, particularly in light of recent market dynamics and pressures. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an awarded contract valued at £99,300, which will commence on 4th December 2015 and conclude on 29th February 2016. Notably, the tender period ended on 30th November 2015. The project falls within the services category, focusing on research consultancy services, with the intended delivery location identified as London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in market and economic analysis within the steel industry. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive SWOT analyses and those that can provide insights into the competitive standing of the UK steel sector will be well-suited to participate. Given the emphasis on local content in construction projects and the need for strategic support in navigating industry difficulties, there is substantial potential for growth for SMEs in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU - CR150098BIS UK Steel: Competitiveness and Supply Chain Linkages

Notice Description

The dynamics of the global steel industry have changed significantly in recent years. Since its peak in 2008, the price of steel has reduced by nearly half, with contributing factors including overcapacity at a global level, falling demand in Europe and expanded supply from China. The steel industry in the UK is already under significant pressure from these forces - as demonstrated by the recent closure of SSI UK's Redcar steelworks. The UK Steel Summit on the 16 October identified 5 industry asks of Government by industry * Full implementation of the Energy Intensive Industry Compensation Package * continued backing for EU-level action on anti-dumping measures * Business Rates * Avoid gold plating regulations (e.g. Industrial Emissions Directive) * Support local content in major construction projects Progress on these asks has been made through 3 Ministerial chaired, Working Groups, made up of UK Government, devolved administrations, industry and interested parties. This research is a forward looking SWOT analysis of the UK steel sector but at a detailed level to address the broad research questions: 1. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of the UK Steel industry and how does this impact on UK supply chains? 2. Which aspects of the UK steel industry are well-placed competitively over the short, medium and long-term to meet current and emerging demands domestically and globally? About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Additional information: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-087242ed-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b8e7b97-b893-4abc-98d8-85fde9a66906
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 1FF
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

CRU INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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