Award

2024-25 AIMP Project

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Nov 2024 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2024-25 AIMP Project" initiated by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has concluded. The project falls under the marketing services industry category (CPV code 79342000) and targets the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, indicating it was below the threshold for an open tender. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 27 September 2024, and the project contract period from 23 October 2024 to 8 November 2024. The total contract value is GBP 19,800, and the process has reached the award stage as of 12 November 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the marketing services sector to engage with public sector projects and establish a foothold in government contracting. The contract was awarded to CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, an SME, highlighting that smaller businesses are well-suited and capable of competing in this space. The competitive quotation approach used in this procurement ensures that smaller businesses have a fair chance to participate by lowering the barriers to entry in terms of bid requirements and financial thresholds.

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Notice Title

2024-25 AIMP Project

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95f7ec5e-67e7-44bd-a97a-89f4f0ab79c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 8 Nov 2024 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

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