Award

CS22116 - Professional Writing Services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Mar 2022 at 09:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, who has awarded a contract for professional writing services, classified under the CPV code 92312211. This procurement has concluded, following a competitive quotation exercise, with the award notice published on 3rd March 2022. The contract, valued at £12,000, has a duration starting from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2023, with the tender period concluding on 7th February 2022. The location for this contract is in Swindon, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the writing and communications sector, particularly those specialising in writing agency services. Companies that can deliver high-quality professional writing and meet the requirements outlined in similar future tenders may find success in this market space. The competitive quotation method employed here underscores the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in forthcoming contracts, fostering business growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS22116 - Professional Writing Services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b207975-b62d-46f7-a1ab-631e743b8e16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THE ANSWER

Further Information

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