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GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract titled "GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in England. The contract pertains to the provision of purchasing card solutions under the CCS RM6248 Payment Solutions Framework for several departments, including the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and the UK Space Agency (UKSA). This procurement falls under the banking services category and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Originally awarded on 30 November 2021, the contract period begins on 1 December 2024 and is set to end on 30 November 2025, with a possibility of annual extensions until 2028, covering the entire United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale banking service providers experienced in managing government procurement card programmes. Although SMEs and VCSEs are deemed unsuitable for this particular contract, larger financial institutions can leverage the stability and predictability offered by a government-supported framework agreement. Successful participation could enhance a firm's profile within the public sector and provide access to further opportunities through established relationships with key UK government departments and agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24723 - DESNZ/DSIT/UKSA/DBT GPC Contract

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS RM6248 Payment Solutions 2 lot 1 Procurement Cards. Brief Description of Requirement For the provision of purchasing card solutions as outlined under crown Commercial Services Framework RM6248 for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the following cluster members; Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Department for Business and Trade (DBT) UK Space Agency (UKSA) The contract value will be reflected by the amount of spend being put through the Card Programme on an annual basis. Please note the is an option to extend this contract for a further 3 years on an annual basis until 30/11/2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a22a865-6935-4c34-a19c-4a4bf01fcdd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6d431-c1aa-48a3-b0f3-d42eec9aa9fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAYS BANK

Further Information

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