Award

Reverse Mentoring Programme with Evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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28 Jan 2025 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "Reverse Mentoring Programme with Evaluation" under the industry category of Personnel-training services (CPV Code: 79632000). The procurement process, conducted via a competitive quotation exercise, is now complete. The service will be provided within the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 24th January 2025 and ending on 31st January 2025. The award notice was published on 28th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personnel training services, particularly those that qualify as SMEs, given the suitability criteria outlined. The procurement method used was limited, indicating it was below the threshold for open tenders and offered through competitive quotation, making it attractive for smaller businesses. Companies like THE REVERSE MENTORING PRACTICE LTD, which won the contract, demonstrate that niche, expert service providers can secure such contracts to promote business growth and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reverse Mentoring Programme with Evaluation

Notice Description

****This is a contract award notice, not a call for competition**** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ab8842-7928-4dc3-86d2-14e61415664c
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 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

THE REVERSE MENTORING PRACTICE

Further Information

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