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UK SBS PS16052 Study China student visit programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the "Study China" student visit programme, titled PS16052. It falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £2,100,000. The bids must be submitted by Thursday, 19th May at 2pm, through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer will not be accepted. The contract period is set to commence on 8th June 2016 and will last until 8th June 2021, with programmes anticipated to involve 350 UK students annually, primarily situated in London, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and travel services, particularly organisations with established connections to Chinese institutions. Companies focused on managing educational travel, cultural exchange programmes, and business development in international contexts may excel in this competition. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement is open to bidders capable of delivering the intended student experience while fostering educational growth and international relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16052 Study China student visit programme

Notice Description

'*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 19th May at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) is looking to select an organisation to manage the 2016-2020 round of the "Study China" study visit programme on behalf of the Department. Proposals are therefore invited from organisations working in partnership with Chinese institutions wishing to run study visits in China for students (our definition: over 17 years of age and studying at or about to study at UK HEIs [including colleges]) from summer 2016 until summer 2020. It is envisaged that 350 UK students per year will participate in "Study China" during this period. The 3 week visit will allow UK-based students to experience Chinese language, culture and business links. It is hoped that the study visit experience will encourage the students to explore further opportunities for study or work in China. Although the programme is UK-wide, the BIS funding only covers students studying in English HEIs. Additional places are also made available to the Devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and, subject to funds being made available by the Devolved Administrations, they will make their own separate arrangements with the successful bidder. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c62b34-99ec-4c1a-8ae4-639d1b81e6ef
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79997000 - Business travel services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2016 - 8 Jun 2021 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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