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title: "UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science"
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# UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fa3308d-4b03-46cf-9bd1-2351bc5a8673

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS18117 Commission to layout and format work and figures for the Government Office for Science" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically involving document creation and formatting. The contract value is £20,000, and it is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 3rd May 2018 at 14:00, while the contract is set to commence on 18th May 2018 and run until 1st February 2019. Interested businesses must submit their bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal, with a reminder to disregard any requests to apply directly to the buyer due to a system error.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for design firms with expertise in document layout and visual presentation. Companies well-suited to compete are those that can demonstrate experience in creating aesthetically appealing reports and effectively communicating key messages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider this opportunity, as it may offer a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 3rd may 2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement We are seeking an experienced design firm that are able to take draft material from Go-Science and ensure that it is attractively laid out, in ways that help the reader, and highlight key messages. The emphasis is on the aesthetics of the report. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * 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 to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business 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. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf4dc30-1261-4818-a93f-ffc84fc28b9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2018 - 1 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 2 May 2018 at 15:04 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf4dc30-1261-4818-a93f-ffc84fc28b9f
- 19 Apr 2018 at 16:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1882b3-49c2-46be-ba56-0fbd55996cf9
- 19 Apr 2018 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1882b3-49c2-46be-ba56-0fbd55996cf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf4dc30-1261-4818-a93f-ffc84fc28b9f
  2nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1882b3-49c2-46be-ba56-0fbd55996cf9
  19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05cb0c34-3632-48b3-9fa6-213d29d61614
  S1 Terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e40b452-8621-4c32-a293-7b97932ec094
  NDA5 Non-disclosure agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b64745-f551-4221-be13-fe7896fc4c4a
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5875956f-ebe2-41e4-891a-7f88e7710f1c
  Bidder logging in for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba8920b5-888e-4863-97e9-5ca8716e829a
  ITQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5116775c-4f95-4497-9f6c-4e9a8a4ff7e1
  ITQ questions document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/148d24f4-e159-4b0c-a4b4-2a11d6ca67eb
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13394418-5607-485e-816e-139fc9f0b946
  ITQ Questions document

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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