Tender

UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Apr 2018 at 16:39

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19 Apr 2018 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically involving document creation and formatting. The contract value is £20,000, and it is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 3rd May 2018 at 14:00, while the contract is set to commence on 18th May 2018 and run until 1st February 2019. Interested businesses must submit their bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal, with a reminder to disregard any requests to apply directly to the buyer due to a system error.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for design firms with expertise in document layout and visual presentation. Companies well-suited to compete are those that can demonstrate experience in creating aesthetically appealing reports and effectively communicating key messages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider this opportunity, as it may offer a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 3rd may 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement We are seeking an experienced design firm that are able to take draft material from Go-Science and ensure that it is attractively laid out, in ways that help the reader, and highlight key messages. The emphasis is on the aesthetics of the report. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fa3308d-4b03-46cf-9bd1-2351bc5a8673
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf4dc30-1261-4818-a93f-ffc84fc28b9f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2018 - 1 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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