Award

BEIS CS20487 RM6160 Content Writer

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Jan 2021 at 15:43

Award Notice
Award

08 Jan 2021 at 10:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has successfully awarded a contract for a Content Writer under the title "BEIS CS20487 RM6160 Content Writer" to Allen Lane Limited. This procurement falls within the 'services' industry category and was sourced via a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £19,063.80 and was initiated with the contract period starting on 3rd September 2020 and ending on 30th September 2020. The award notice was published on 8th January 2021, indicating that the process is complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the content provision sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in providing writing and editorial services. Competitors with experience in temporary staffing and a solid understanding of the requirements for government-related content creation will be well-suited to engage in future procurement processes similar to this. The contract is an excellent example of how SMEs can engage with government contracts, potentially leading to further business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BEIS CS20487 RM6160 Content Writer

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have a requirement to bring in a Content Writer. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6160 Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42fce300-5ff9-4ef3-bf6d-45a6f98c33c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e855228-cdb4-480a-bb82-7a3d7d6a9fe4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,063 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,063 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 30 days
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

ALLEN LANE

Further Information

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