Award

GSS25011 - Anthology Book

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 10:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25011 - Anthology Book" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This award notice pertains to the printing and publication services within the Publications industry category. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the award date being 13 January 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 11,000, commenced on 14 January 2025 and will end on 31 March 2025. The delivery address for this project is in Swindon, England, specifically postal code SN2 1FL. This tender was procured via a below-threshold competitive quotation method, making it a limited procurement process.

This tender creates opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in printing and publication services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The completion of this tender by a reputable organisation like the Royal Society of Chemistry demonstrates the potential for similar institutions to secure valuable contracts in the future. Businesses that focus on competitive quotations and can deliver high-quality publication services on time and within budget are well-suited to compete for such opportunities, thus enhancing their business portfolio and reputation in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25011 - Anthology Book

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-293ec973-1d9e-4dc4-a8a8-089a134fe488
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9be2c38-7647-45ce-99a7-24b72d252b62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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