--- title: "UK SBS PS17015 - BAS Merchandise Production and Management Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-04-04" --- # UK SBS PS17015 - BAS Merchandise Production and Management Strategy Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-02bd1b38-b1f5-46e9-b885-6fb10c4ae727.json) ## Summary This procurement process is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the project titled "UK SBS PS17015 - BAS Merchandise Production and Management Strategy". The organisation is focused on creating branded items such as t-shirts, fleeces, and hats, intended for use at various stations and ships, with all products delivered to their headquarters in Cambridge. The tender is in the planning stage with a closing date for bids set for 5th May 2017 at 2:00 PM. The contract duration is from 12th May 2017 to 11th May 2020, and the estimated value of the procurement is £120,000, classified under goods and promotional services. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in promotional products and branded merchandise. Firms capable of producing high-quality clothing and promotional items, particularly those who can manage orders and deliver on time, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to establish a foothold in this sector, especially those familiar with the requirements of eSourcing platforms, as the engagement involves collaboration with suppliers of branded goods in a structured procurement environment. ## Notice '*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' CLOSING DATE FOR BIDS IS 05/05/2017 at 2pm BAS require a supplier to work with us to produce a variety of branded items - t-shirts, fleeces, hats etc. for each of the stations and ships. All items to be delivered to BAS HQ in Cambridge. We require a single point of contact who will be available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. This person should be responsible for all orders placed and ensure they are delivered within the specified time-frame. We will require a meeting with the nominated person to present us with samples before ordering stock. Additional information: DO NOT CONTACT THE BUYER TO APPLY FOR THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE FOLLOW BELOW INSTRUCTIONS. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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://gpsesourcing.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 which 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. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debf65b3-e239-4028-a035-7a5f31766d96 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 May 2017 - 11 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 39294100 - Information and promotion products - 79342200 - Promotional services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2018 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debf65b3-e239-4028-a035-7a5f31766d96 - 21 Apr 2017 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debf65b3-e239-4028-a035-7a5f31766d96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/debf65b3-e239-4028-a035-7a5f31766d96 4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dba03fa8-1f89-45a7-973a-e8b1ae767fe1 Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7938717c-aa75-472b-90a3-becbd0098f79 Supplier Training V1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fdf515b-0adb-47ee-97bb-7d0dffdf2760 PS17015 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db993872-72e2-48d1-a095-b9b3a0fb29cb PS17015 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cb73efc-a24d-48c4-8897-ca15736eabd0 PS17015 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c701e463-9111-4163-a63a-683f72eb401e AW5.2 Price schedule PS17015 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1847fae-ace2-49f8-b8a2-32f05e0967f8 Annex A - All Station Ship Merchandise List - Qty List Final (3) ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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