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title: "UK SBS SSAPS18087"
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# UK SBS SSAPS18087

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35b5c9d0-eaed-4042-b05d-2094907a7dae

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, awarding a contract for the tender titled "UK SBS SSAPS18087." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as exhibition stands and hotel meeting and conference services. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 22nd August 2018 and will run until 18th February 2019. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. Notably, the key tender date concluded on 20th August 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in event management, catering, and audio-visual services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale events. Although the procurement method indicates a direct award, companies that can demonstrate capability in providing high-quality services in line with the AAAS's preferences may benefit from future opportunities as the UKRI continues its sponsorship at significant events. Since the contract specifically utilises preferred suppliers, businesses well-established in this niche are positioned to leverage this relationship for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Overview UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has agreed, based on evaluation of the 2015-2018 events, to sponsor for a 5th year the annual International Reception at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting, provided by the AAAS organisation. The sponsorship terms require UKRI to use the AAAS's preferred venue and thus in turn to also use the venue's preferred provider of catering, audio visual and associated services - which prevents UKRI from tendering for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b905c8-1866-4fcf-9258-1cefe4ffe0cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2018 - 18 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b905c8-1866-4fcf-9258-1cefe4ffe0cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b905c8-1866-4fcf-9258-1cefe4ffe0cc
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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