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PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Nov 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the "PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024" to Elsevier B.V. in the domain of Research services. This procurement, valued at £20,000, was concluded through a competitive quotation method, classified under CPV code 73110000. The contract, which has commenced on 28th October 2024, is set to conclude on 28th October 2025. The project is based in Swindon, England, with a delivery address of SN2 1PL. It is important to note that this notice serves as an award announcement rather than a call for competition, indicating that the procurement process has been completed and the contract is now active.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in producing comprehensive capability reports in an international context such as China. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this sector conducive to showcasing their specialised research abilities, potentially leading to further collaborations with government bodies like UKRI-EPSRC. The limited procurement method highlighted the importance of competitive pricing and quality propositions, making it an ideal match for well-prepared businesses aiming to expand their portfolio through government contracts.

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Notice Title

PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of China Capabilities Report 2024 for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1bbc0bb-af6e-476a-924f-d48b1259c83d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab1c14-80ae-4967-8d03-0d043d3062d4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2025 1-2 years
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
professionalservices@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

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