Award

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17144GOS - Future of Mobility Report Copy Editing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2017 at 13:22

Tender

10 Nov 2017 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender for the "Future of Mobility Report Copy Editing" project, which is categorised under research and development consultancy services. The tender procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the evaluation of bids submitted before the deadline of 23rd November 2017, at 11:00 am. The contract, valued at £19,950, will run from 1st December 2017 to 31st March 2018, and is intended to be conducted through an open procedure via the CCS eSourcing Portal in Swindon, England.

This opportunity presents a significant pathway for businesses specialising in scientific writing, editing, and consultancy services, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in synthesising complex scientific data into engaging reports will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The successful bidder will contribute to the UK Government’s efforts in using scientific advice for policy-making, thereby playing a crucial role in addressing future mobility challenges.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17144GOS - Future of Mobility Report Copy Editing

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 23/11/2017 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. NOTE: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The UK Government Office for Science (GO-Science) supports the Government's Chief Scientific Advisor in ensuring that the Government has access to, and uses, the best science and engineering advice. It is located within the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), but is professionally independent of it. The Foresight programme sits within GO-Science and develops projects using the latest scientific evidence and futures analysis to address complex issues and provides strategic options for policy. Foresight projects examine public policy issues where science might be part of the solution, or a scientific topic where potential applications and technologies are yet to be realised. This provides Government with evidence to help them think systematically about the future and provides signposts for policymakers in tackling future challenges. We are seeking an experienced science writer or copy editor to work with our team to synthesise a range of material to produce an engaging, information-dense report ready for publication. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fd371a7-3d90-449d-a9e8-6ee14221ec58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3188a301-738d-4a51-80a7-733e53938746
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 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 1ET
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

GREEN INK PUBLISHING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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