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UK SBS SSAPS18086

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Oct 2018 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the tender titled "UK SBS SSAPS18086". This contract falls under the "Exhibition stands" category within the services industry. The contract is based in the United Kingdom and revolves around setting up a UK stand at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in Washington DC, scheduled for 14-18 February 2019. The procurement method used for this contract is a single tender action, which is below the threshold, and the award was published on 10 October 2018, following an active award status since the contract period began on 21 August 2018.

This opportunity provides a platform for businesses specialising in exhibition services, hotel meeting, and conference solutions to expand their market reach, particularly those capable of working within the American event landscape. While the tender has limitations regarding service providers, businesses that can adapt their offerings to the AAAS's preferred suppliers for catering and audiovisual services may have a competitive advantage. Overall, this tender can foster growth for specialised service providers looking to engage in international exhibitions.

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Notice Title

UK SBS SSAPS18086

Notice Description

Overview On behalf of other UK Government partners including BEIS, the Science and Innovation Network, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has decided to provide a United Kingdom stand at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in Washington DC 14-18 February 2019. The meeting is provided by the AAAS organisation, which is the sole supplier of exhibit space and associated services at the event. The AAAS requires exhibitors to use the AAAS' referred provider of catering, audio visual and associated services - which prevents UKRI from tendering for these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a256ade-a51f-40a9-8e1a-68c6779cbf0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee683ee-a2e8-4604-93f7-9aec46ae9219
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

39154100 - Exhibition stands

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2018 - 18 Feb 2019 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 1FL
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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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