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title: "UK SBS CON17003 Town Planning Advisor"
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# UK SBS CON17003 Town Planning Advisor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-339546da-7f9b-4dc2-9fd6-f9f748e89c59

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CON17003 Town Planning Advisor" is being led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking a technical advisor for the London Institute of Medical Science Building Project. This contract is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with an estimated value of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 13th March 2017, while the contract period is scheduled to commence from 28th March 2017 to 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in planning advice and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in architectural and engineering services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their knowledge to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm’s portfolio and visibility in the public sector, fostering long-term relationships with government entities.

## Notice

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER Please follow instructions in the attachments and below to apply. The final date and time for submission of bids is Monday 13th March 2017 at 11:00 am. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Description The Medical Research Council (MRC) is seeking to appoint a technical advisor in the subject of planning advice for the London Institute of Medical Science (LMS) Building Project. This Contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. The estimated start date of the Contract is March 28th 2017. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. 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/5e5deb30-0224-4943-922f-24d0b0838698 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5deb30-0224-4943-922f-24d0b0838698
- 21 Feb 2017 at 13:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5deb30-0224-4943-922f-24d0b0838698
- 16 Feb 2017 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5deb30-0224-4943-922f-24d0b0838698

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5deb30-0224-4943-922f-24d0b0838698
  3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbb4dff1-7b88-448a-9401-b587869cf0c2
  CON17003 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c22305c-d6b3-48a8-8f3a-1a3324e5db1f
  CON17003 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/383cef72-3d21-4c64-bc8d-f4c3c91fb3b9
  CON17003 PSC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1ffba82-ac96-4f98-bfdd-6816582e0939
  CON17003 AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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