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title: "CR19097 - NMCL & SC21 C&G"
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# CR19097 - NMCL & SC21 C&G

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-779794d3-753d-4786-b0be-d2cf5ea7070f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, sought bids for the contract titled "CR19097 - NMCL & SC21 C&G", aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of suppliers in the aerospace and automotive sectors through bespoke training plans. The tender process concluded on 30th January 2020, with the contract awarded to SQW Limited on 14th February 2020. This service procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with the contract period set from 17th February 2020 to 10th August 2020, encompassing delivery at the postal code SW1H 0ET.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering research and development consultancy services, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. Companies specialised in market and economic research, along with consultancy firms that can design and implement tailored training programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, organisations that excel in fostering collaboration among strategically important suppliers may also find avenues for growth through this type of procurement.

## Notice

* THIS PROCUREMENT IS CLOSED * The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 30th January 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The NMCL is a PS26m industry led programme designed to improve competitiveness, raise workforce capability, and increase the productivity of aerospace and automotive suppliers. This is done through bespoke training plans and streamlined business processes, targeting 194 strategically important suppliers in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: Delta Link. 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. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a50d85-46bf-425c-8f1e-5cadd82317a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 10 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,303 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a50d85-46bf-425c-8f1e-5cadd82317a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a50d85-46bf-425c-8f1e-5cadd82317a4
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d705519d-6c67-467f-87cc-3ee27c9ac369
  CR19097 - RM6018-Contract-terms-v7.01 Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/854a777c-05f5-45e9-82de-4490d7421fe7
  CR19097 - RM6018-Letter-of-appointment-v2.0 Redacted

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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