Award

UKRI- GSS24691 Annual Subscription 2024/25 Competitive quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

19 Sep 2024 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-GSS24691 Annual Subscription 2024/25 Competitive Quotation" has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the "Subscription services" industry category. The contract, valued at £19,647 GBP, was awarded to TWI Ltd, a large-scale company located in Cambridge. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th June 2024 and the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. The procurement method utilised was a competitive quotation (below threshold), following a limited procurement process, and is now at the award stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly benefiting SMEs due to suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. The competitive quotation method implies a focused but accessible level of competition, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within industrial memberships and subscription services. Companies like TWI Ltd demonstrate the potential for well-prepared, large-scale enterprises to secure such contracts, though smaller firms are equally encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI- GSS24691 Annual Subscription 2024/25 Competitive quotation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Annual Industrial Membership to UKRI- STFC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-412adb4f-a285-4ec7-8e75-b8b9fe5a79a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3075f227-64ca-4d2f-87a6-5c4a50d35f6c
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
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
£19,647 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,647 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 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
Goods and Self-Service
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TWI

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