Award

UKRI GSS24900 Nature Subscriptions contract- Competitive Quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the Nature Subscriptions contract under the competitive quotation method, classified within the Subscription services industry (CPV code: 79980000). This procurement was for goods with delivery to postal code CB2 0Qh, Cambridge, with a total contract value of £27,264. The process has moved to the Award stage, with an award notice published on 4th December 2024. The contract period is set to start on 28th November 2024 and end on 27th November 2025.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, especially those that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality deliverables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for such contracts, given the suitability criteria allow for SME participation. As the awarded supplier is Springer Nature, businesses in the publishing and subscription sectors may find similar future tenders beneficial for growth and expansion within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

UKRI GSS24900 Nature Subscriptions contract- Competitive Quotation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for Nature Subscription Contract to UKRI- MRC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de7979c2-bfb6-4c90-8fea-12cfc0167ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17019fa9-a840-4416-bff9-b426338f649a
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
£27,264 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2025 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
Mary Cheston
Contact Email
mary.cheston@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

SPRINGER NATURE

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