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# UK SBS Network Security

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3986e072-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently managing a procurement process titled "UK SBS Network Security," aimed at enhancing secure network infrastructures for UK SBS and partner Research Councils. Located in Swindon, England, this procurement falls under the services category with an estimated value of £50,000. The tender was published on 3rd March 2015 and had an end date for submissions of 10th March 2015, with the contract period running from 16th March 2015 to 15th March 2016. The procurement method used is the open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages, programming services, and computer network services to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might particularly benefit from this contract, as UK SBS values the contributions of smaller organisations in its strategic initiatives. Companies that can offer innovative solutions within the requirements specified in the tender documents are encouraged to engage, as this aligns with UK SBS’s commitment to improving efficiency and modernising public sector services.

## Notice

The Technical Strategy Implementation project has been set up to reconfigure existing infrastructure to support UK SBS and certain partner Research Councils on a secure network. Where possible, the current secure solution is being modified, however certain parts of the network require renewal. One major component is the proxy/web/email appliance that is currently about to leave support. 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. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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@ccs.gsi.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/b8b5e932-9ec2-4e3c-acd2-bd9130b92066 |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2015 - 15 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,806 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212000 - Programming services of application software
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b5e932-9ec2-4e3c-acd2-bd9130b92066
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d3fcb38-6550-40a9-ac2e-afac85d6f4ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b5e932-9ec2-4e3c-acd2-bd9130b92066
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d3fcb38-6550-40a9-ac2e-afac85d6f4ae
  3rd March 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a47a72f-9306-4002-8050-2c9af69ccc85
  IT150011 - ITQ Invitation to Quote v1 4 (4).pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c24e50b-4744-47da-a6fe-a1c013302ed6
  GS1 Goods and Services Contract.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58b911c2-d534-4411-9885-adbca5070eb9
  IT150011 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions (2).pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a590ec7-edb2-4520-9fb0-eb64a67edd58
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97011aad-6920-4c88-84e7-8628eb5ccb7e
  AW5.2 Price schedule.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c655b5a-1d70-40d2-9d8a-f8db746da4c5
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd344e39-3437-40be-8bd0-4a50486474c4
  IT150011 - ITQ Invitation to Quote v1 4 (4).pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88a43b65-cd2a-4520-b3c6-e8396049a200
  GS1 Goods and Services Contract.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e96f768-6e2a-4393-bb01-12f0671c7055
  IT150011 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions (2).pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/896efa70-e689-4d76-9a0e-d808a316f2ba
  Bidder Training.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f105458d-b0f9-4332-8117-77500e1e55c6
  AW5.2 Price schedule.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bac8df28-c79f-4563-a274-dd407c040300
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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