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GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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02 Oct 2024 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is for the contract titled "GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training," classified under the industry category of Training Services (CPV 80500000). The procurement took place in Swindon, England with key dates including the tender period ending on 18 September 2024 and the contract period running from 24 September 2024 to 3 October 2024. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the process has reached the award stage as of 23 September 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £15,180 and has been given to Cortex-Training Ltd. The location for service delivery is specified by the postal code OX11 0QX.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations aligned with VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) criteria. Companies specialising in training services can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain visibility within the public sector. The use of a competitive quotation method implies that businesses with agile, high-quality service offerings and the ability to meet the procurement thresholds stand a good chance of success in similar future tenders. The completion of this contract by Cortex-Training Ltd underscores the competitive nature and accessibility of such procurement opportunities for capable service providers within the specified industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24705 - Insights Discovery Graduate Training

Notice Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c59260c-bf1c-48a2-a5e7-977e9b17e809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa7a46bb-01ba-468c-bb89-90c138c00109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 3 Oct 2024 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 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

CORTEX-TRAINING

Further Information

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