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1000 copies of head of the curve

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Jun 2020 at 06:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England, seeking to procure 1000 copies of "Head of the Curve" from Toucan Books. This contract falls within the publishing industry, specifically classified under the CPV code for publications and publishing services. The procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, with the tender period concluding on 4th June 2020 and the contract period extending from 5th June 2020 to 6th November 2020. The total value of the contract is £29,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in the publishing sector by supplying printed materials. Companies that specialise in publishing services, printing, or related goods will find this contract relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their business portfolio through collaboration with a government buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1000 copies of head of the curve

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of 1000 copies of head of the curve from Toucan Books from June 2020 to November 2020 for MRC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using a competitive quotation process (non-ojeu).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66613965-7f82-4f30-a45a-0b3516fb88ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d9b192-ba60-4724-acc6-407802bddcfc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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 1FL
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

TOUCAN BOOKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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