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title: "1000 copies of head of the curve"
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# 1000 copies of head of the curve

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66613965-7f82-4f30-a45a-0b3516fb88ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England, seeking to procure 1000 copies of "Head of the Curve" from Toucan Books. This contract falls within the publishing industry, specifically classified under the CPV code for publications and publishing services. The procurement was conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, with the tender period concluding on 4th June 2020 and the contract period extending from 5th June 2020 to 6th November 2020. The total value of the contract is £29,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in the publishing sector by supplying printed materials. Companies that specialise in publishing services, printing, or related goods will find this contract relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their business portfolio through collaboration with a government buyer.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of 1000 copies of head of the curve from Toucan Books from June 2020 to November 2020 for MRC. The sourcing of this requirement was undertaken using a competitive quotation process (non-ojeu).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d9b192-ba60-4724-acc6-407802bddcfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | TOUCAN BOOKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2020 at 06:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d9b192-ba60-4724-acc6-407802bddcfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d9b192-ba60-4724-acc6-407802bddcfc
  16th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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