Award

GSS24836 - Subscription

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Nov 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for subscription services under the title "GSS24836 - Subscription", awarding the contract to Research Gate GmbH. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically subscription services (CPV 79980000), and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract period commenced on 6th November 2024 and concluded on 7th November 2024 with a total contract value of £11,230.65 GBP. This award notice was published on 28th November 2024.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services who can provide competitive quotations under similar constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts given the suitability criteria prioritising these businesses. Engaging in such tenders can aid in business growth by expanding clientele and enhancing the visibility of service offerings within the public sector. The contract with Research Gate GmbH showcases the potential for businesses to secure substantial contracts through competitive pricing and quality services.

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Notice Title

GSS24836 - Subscription

Notice Description

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Research Gate GmbH via competitive quotation for subscription services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be1fc8af-0e23-4181-9bcf-bd837d404fbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2b5f6-4924-4273-9af6-ba81a87065c0
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2024 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RESEARCH GATE

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