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UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) to review the design and structure of the Information Technology Services (ITS) team for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). This service contract, classified under Computer audit consultancy, has a total value of £20,000 and was awarded on 30th June 2016, with a contract period running from 14th July 2016 to 30th September 2016. The tender process ended on 7th June 2016, and the service is aimed at enhancing HEFCE's business plan and ICT strategies. The delivery addresses for the service include various locations within the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in IT audit and consultancy services to engage with the HEFCE, particularly those with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and strategic implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria are encouraged to compete, as they can provide tailored, innovative solutions that align with HEFCE's objectives. Businesses with expertise in software systems, IT structural reviews, and consultancy practices stand to benefit from this contract and contribute significantly to the enhancing of HEFCE's operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review

Notice Description

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) require someone to review the current design/structure, functions and skills of the HEFCE Information Technology (ITS) team, and to provide advice on any required changes to the above taking into account HEFCE's business plan and HEFCE and BIS ICT strategies (including how best to leverage opportunities from evolving technologies). Additional information: 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-ae40437e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efce3143-e6ec-4c42-afcc-e90f9eadba89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2016 - 30 Sep 2016 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 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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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