Planning

PS23265 Product Review and Technical Specifications and Processes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 14:31

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 14:25

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 14:22

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has initiated a planning stage tender with the title "PS23265 Product Review and Technical Specifications and Processes". The procurement aims to engage suppliers for a deep dive 'Product Review' and establish 'Technical Product Development Specifications and Processes specific to the organisation. The engagement phase ends on 8th September 2023, offering an opportunity for suppliers to register their interest. The estimated annual spend for the services is between £70,000.00 and £100,000.00. The organisation is based in SWINDON, England, and the procurement falls under the industry category of Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis.

This tender presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for suppliers involved in consultancy services such as feasibility studies, business analysis, and development consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to engage in this market consultation exercise. Interested parties can register their services by contacting professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk no later than Friday 8th September 2023. Participation in this non-competitive dialogue can provide insights into the market's needs and potentially lead to future appointments with ACAS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23265 Product Review and Technical Specifications and Processes

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), are looking to engage with the market to identify suppliers that would provide a deep dive 'Product Review' and establish 'Technical Product Development Specifications and Processes specific to the organisation and its products'. This Early Engagement Notice is being issued in order to undertake a market consultation exercise with regard to the current view of requirements contained within this notice. At this stage it is undecided if the route to market will be via Crown Commercial Services RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) or via Contracts Finder. If you believe that this will be of interest to you and/or your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk providing details of the services you would be able to offer. By providing your information you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable the ACAS to develop and assess the market's appetite, concerns, and views on formulation of its requirements both for the short term and potential longer term. ACAS may consider the information and responses received as part of the preliminary market consultation to help inform future appointments. The forecasted spend for the services as outlined below is estimated between PS70,000.00 and PS100,000.00 excluding VAT per annum. There is no commitment at this stage that the above-mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format. Additional information: If you believe that this will be of interest to you and/or your organisation, please register your interest by sending an email to professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk providing details of the services you would be able to offer. Please ensure that the subject heading includes the following: "PS23265 - Early Engagement", no later than Friday 8th September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b722981-bbe8-431c-98ed-3fa7b5fd67e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8d4c8f-df21-4251-99bc-f5ed615f6867
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Professional Services
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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