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UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2017 at 11:15

TenderAmendment

21 Jun 2017 at 09:46

Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently seeking internal communications support for the creation of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The procurement, titled "UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support," falls under the services category with a focus on advertising and marketing services. The tender period concludes on 3rd July 2017, and the subsequent contract will run from 24th July 2017 to 23rd May 2018. This procurement method is an open procedure, signalling available opportunities for interested suppliers across British Overseas Territories, the Isle of Man, and the wider European market.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer strategic communications and marketing services, as it aims to engage internal stakeholders during a transformative period in the research and innovation sector. Businesses specialised in strategic communications, logistical support, and content creation are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they will be expected to collaborate closely with the existing in-house team to drive effective engagement and communication strategies for the transitional phase ahead of UKRI's launch.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 03/07/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control We require internal communications contractor support to provide both strategic review and challenge for existing and development plans and ongoing operational, logistical and creative content support during the transition period. Our aim is that all staff, subject to segmentation, are engaged with the transition programme and, ahead of the launch of UKRI, have a strong understanding of the purpose and mission of the organisation and their role within it. The creation of UKRI is a highly significant change within the research and innovation sector but the transition ahead of April 2018 will affect staff in different ways, with many experiencing very little change but all needing to understand the new organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to its development. A small internal communications community exists within the partner organisations that will come together to make up UKRI and there are identified leads within the shadow communications team. Specifically, the shadow communications team has expert international communications staff from both the civil service and the partner organisations. However, this group does not have sufficient capacity or the full range of capabilities to deliver the anticipated programme of communications and engagement. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with and in support of the existing in-house staff. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Additional information: Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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://gpssourcing.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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0b99885-93f7-4d12-93fa-fbdffd467ead
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468404f1-3c99-4afd-9ed5-6892a379bc6d
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

33180000 - Functional support

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2017 - 27 May 2018 6-12 months
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
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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

SOUTHERLY COMMUNICATIONS

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