Award

Summon Licence Renewal

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

11 Dec 2024 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited, has concluded the procurement process for the Summon Licence Renewal under the industry category of subscription services (CPV: 79980000). The procurement was executed using a competitive quotation method, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at £13,114.54, spans from 3rd September 2024 to 2nd September 2025, covering a key period of service for locations including the postal code WA4 4AD. The award notice was published on 11th December 2024, denoting the transition to the award stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents rich opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in subscription services. Engaging in this contract could foster increased visibility and credibility in supplying to public sector entities, and offers substantial experience and portfolio enhancement. Businesses adept at delivering efficient and reliable subscription services would find this procurement particularly beneficial, setting a precedent for further public sector opportunities and long-term procurement partnerships.

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Notice Title

Summon Licence Renewal

Notice Description

*** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the provision for a Summon Licence Renewal. This procurement has been concluded via a competitive quotation (below threshold).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3363cd32-ca0c-4009-ba40-2833ae4bfb15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cda783a-00e7-423d-a9ce-ba2f98e792b8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 2 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

PROQUEST

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