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title: "UK SBS IT17355 2017-18 health life sciences companies database"
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# UK SBS IT17355 2017-18 health life sciences companies database

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28c6c457-2ac4-4ce0-b731-77c7fef0e141

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to establish a health life sciences companies database. The tender, titled "UK SBS IT17355 2017-18 health life sciences companies database," falls under the services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 13th September 2017 to 12th September 2018. Key dates included the closing time for bids, which was 4th September 2017 at 14:00 hours. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, specifically below threshold.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses, particularly those operating in data services and technology solutions related to health and life sciences. Companies with expertise in database management, analytics, and data collection methods would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Additionally, businesses focused on health policy and economic strategy may find an advantageous position, as the goal is to foster growth and address sector challenges to support UK business success in the life sciences field.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 04/09/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Our work supports increased inward investment, growth in exports, and resolution of problems that could lead to disinvestment. OLS requires information on health life sciences companies in the UK to: * develop and evaluate government strategies and policies, including the Life Sciences Industrial Strategy, * identify sector strengths and address weaknesses/barriers to help create the conditions for UK business success in life sciences * monitor and map changes in the sector * support the Department of International Trade's Life Sciences Organisation (LSO) to target their resources on new investment and trade opportunities for the UK * produce an annual report 'Strength and Opportunity' which provides commentary on data and trends www.gov.uk/government/collections/bioscience-and-health-technology-database-annual-reports * feed into the UK Life Sciences website https://lifesciences.trade.gov.uk/map/ to support the company search functionality In 2009, OLS decided to collect its own company information following a review which found that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, and other published data did not adequately reflect the changing UK life sciences sector, and in particular provide the granularity of information to support policy making. OLS procured a contract to establish a life sciences company dataset that could address these data requirements. This was developed with input from stakeholders who helped identify companies and provided advice on the segmentation methodology. This dataset has since been maintained and updated annually (including in 2014 adding information on Government funding opportunities for health life sciences companies). About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. Additional information: Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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 Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. 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/bf01baed-0b1f-4a73-aaa6-266e37475b87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2017 - 18 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,695 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELS BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf01baed-0b1f-4a73-aaa6-266e37475b87
- 21 Aug 2017 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87406461-be46-4f5f-a11c-0140b5a43853

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf01baed-0b1f-4a73-aaa6-266e37475b87
  25th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87406461-be46-4f5f-a11c-0140b5a43853
  21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6db586ef-dbac-4893-8f0f-be891a00b720
  IT17355 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c7cd333-c3a5-47e2-8b24-44b044ae74c6
  IT 17355 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e9ed655-d7cb-4071-8bf7-bc8dc0a1d0dd
  S1 - Services purchasing contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d75324c0-dc0a-4e92-9573-33513bbf53fd
  Price schedule - 2017
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be190b08-c6bb-46a5-97a2-af1feb406966
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c44654d0-4e2b-46da-ac5c-b7cd18bef131
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://lifesciences.trade.gov.uk/map/

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