Award

FM21116 - Arbitration Referral and Management Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2021 at 14:54

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Apr 2021 at 09:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) acting on behalf of the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), seeking a supplier for "FM21116 - Arbitration Referral and Management Services." This open procurement falls under the administration services category and will take place in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 21st June 2021, with the closing date for bid submissions set for 27th July 2021 at 11:00. The contract, valued at £524,000, is scheduled to commence on 6th September 2021 and will run for four years, concluding on 5th September 2025, with opportunities for extension.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in arbitration management, dispute resolution, and related training services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interested organisations should possess capabilities in case management and sourcing qualified arbitrators, in line with the PCA's requirements for managing arbitration referrals. Participation in this tender could enhance a company's profile within the public sector, potentially leading to further engagements in arbitration services and administration contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21116 - Arbitration Referral and Management Services

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 27th July 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), wish to appoint a provider for Arbitration Referral and Management Services. The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is the independent regulator responsible for enforcing the statutory Pubs Code (the Code). The Code regulates the relationship between all pub companies (referred to as pub-owning businesses in the Code) owning 500 or more tied pubs in England and Wales and their tied tenants. Tied tenants are those that are obliged to purchase beer from their landlord. They may be tied for other products and services too. Dispute resolution under the Pubs Code is by way of a referral for arbitration. This contract is for the management of those referrals, including the process for any appointment of an alternative arbitrator. The PCA is looking to appoint a sole supplier that will take on the end to end case management and administration of the arbitration service. The sole supplier will not be required to conduct the arbitration themselves but will be responsible for sourcing a suitable arbitrator for appointment by the PCA if appropriate, and in accordance with the exercise of her statutory powers once a referral has been made. The remit of the sole supplier will not end on appointment of an arbitrator and the service provision following this is outlined in the specification. There are also Arbitrator training and knowledge management requirements covered within this appointment, further details can be found in the specification. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 54D62EEWY3 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787728e6-2cf0-4d85-958b-0a60745d1bbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£524,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 years
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

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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