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UK SBS - PS150175 - Forensic Science Report Production

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2018 at 11:53

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "Forensic Science Report Production" (PS150175). This project falls under the Advertising and marketing services industry category and is located in England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with an award amount of £22,874. The tender period has concluded, ending on 18 August 2015, while the contract period spans from 31 August 2015 to 30 November 2015. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in report production, design, and printing services. Businesses with expertise in proofreading, document design, typesetting, and infographic creation would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will work closely with the Government Office for Science to produce a high-quality report aimed at decision-makers and stakeholders within the forensic science field, helping to highlight trends and insights that can influence policy and industry standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS150175 - Forensic Science Report Production

Notice Description

1. Background The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) is an organisation that ensures that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. It is led by the Government's Chief Science Adviser (GCSA), Sir Mark Walport, whose role is to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The intention is to present a report in the autumn that contains the views of leading experts in the field of forensic science and related areas from a wide range of perspectives, including social, psychological, industrial and financial. The GCSA will respond to that body of independent evidence by identifying key trends and issues arising. 2. The brief To design, typeset, proof and print copies of the 'Forensic Science and Beyond - Authenticity, Provenance and Assurance' report in hard copy (full version) and online to a high standard, to aid effective dissemination of the project's key messages. The report will be approximately 16 chapter @ 4000 words with 16 one page infographics between them, 5 longer case studies @ 1000 words and 35 case studies @ 500 words and should have Total: 86,500 The target audience is primarily decision makers (i.e. policy makers, regulators, politicians), but certain sections will also be of interest to private industry and the general public. The project team have appointed a professional editor who is currently working with the chapter authors and the successful designers are expected to work with him throughout the report production. The successful designers will come to the GO-Science premises to run a short session with the team to discuss how they work (including presenting examples of previous work) and the information needed to produce a high quality report. 3. Core services Report Production * Proof-reading. * Document design (2 x template options). * Typesetting to allow for three sets of iterations throughout the report allowing for progressively detailed text changes towards final deadlines. * Design of cover image (3 x image options). * 16 one page infographics * Interactive PDF (please separate out costs for an interactive vs standard PDF) which is easy to access and navigate electronically. * Picture research to match picture brief. * Printing (please provide separate quotes for the printing of 200, 500 and 1000 copies). * Interaction with the project team in person, by email and on the phone during all stages of the production of the report. 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@ccs.gsi.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-aa1ca2fb-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f9e16-7d6b-4537-ac6c-368e983526c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

79822000 - Composition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,874 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2015 - 30 Nov 2015 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
Sarah Palmer
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN25 4FR
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
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDHOUSE LANE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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