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title: "GSS24541 - Training Course"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ab6e658-1114-4c88-b4f1-a3c20ad0e34a"
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# GSS24541 - Training Course

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ab6e658-1114-4c88-b4f1-a3c20ad0e34a

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a competitive quote exercise for the procurement of training services under the title "GSS24541 - Training Course". This process, classified under the CPV code 80500000 (Training services), took place in Swindon, England. The procurement, which falls under the services industry category, moved from the tendering stage to the award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 31st July 2024, the award date on 9th August 2024, and the contract period from 2nd to 4th October 2024. The procurement method utilised was a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold, and it had a total value of £31,580 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services to enter the public sector market. The nature of this contract, with a brief but focused delivery timeline, is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality training within a short timeframe. Companies that are agile, with the capability to quickly mobilise resources and deliver effective training solutions, would find this tender especially appropriate for their business growth strategies. The awarded contract to SERCO LTD highlights the competitive environment and the potential benefits for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings to public sector clients.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b7298-b448-40d6-987f-7c67f6b4e79f |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 4 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1UH |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b7298-b448-40d6-987f-7c67f6b4e79f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206b7298-b448-40d6-987f-7c67f6b4e79f
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c68a8576-9675-4304-92a2-1819aff0cd38

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