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GSS25101 - RSC Journals

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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05 Feb 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "GSS25101 - RSC Journals" under the industry category of Journals (CPV code 22211000). The award notice, published on 5th February 2025, indicates that this contract was procured via a competitive quotation method for below threshold values. The contract, valued at £22,045 GBP, covers the period from 5th February 2025 to 31st December 2025. The journals are to be delivered to NG12 5GG, with the primary procurement category being goods.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the publishing and journal supply industry. The competitive quotation method applied here implies that businesses adept at offering competitive prices and high-quality products would have a distinct advantage. Although the current supplier is THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, other businesses with similar capabilities and willingness to engage in future procurement cycles can benefit by establishing themselves as reliable suppliers for UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25101 - RSC Journals

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e028902e-e05f-4b67-9b7f-781d10d16749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d17041-65a4-439a-8bd4-94a75467ae6c
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,045 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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