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GSS24558 - Journal Subscriptions

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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31 Jul 2024 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "GSS24558 - Journal Subscriptions" under the industry category of Subscription Services. The procurement method was a competitive quotation, below the threshold for formal tendering. The award notice indicates that the total contract value is £11,672.50, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024. The service location for delivery is specified as postcode NG2 5GG, and the procurement stage is complete, with the tender process having ended on 26th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering subscription services, particularly those designated as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) since they are specifically suitable for such contracts. The competitive quotation approach indicates a process accessible to smaller businesses that may not have the capacity for large-scale tenders. Companies with expertise in subscription management and related services are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities with organisations like UK Shared Business Services Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24558 - Journal Subscriptions

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-b5fd17-73c27949-9066-4f4b-ae7a-816ff1f8d0ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/687ca70e-e83b-4e86-a58b-3e4af6d5128c
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,672 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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 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

ROYAL SOCIETY TRADING

Further Information

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