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title: "MLC Bedding, Nesting & Enrichment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8428213c-1f44-4058-8d3f-45312db98b0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-05-21"
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# MLC Bedding, Nesting & Enrichment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8428213c-1f44-4058-8d3f-45312db98b0e

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the contract titled "MLC Bedding, Nesting & Enrichment," which is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on animal products and is located in the South West region of England. The procurement was executed through a limited negotiation procedure without prior publication, and the contract commenced on 1st June 2018, set to end on 31st May 2021. The total contract value is £300,000, with the tender period concluding on 15th May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in animal products, particularly those that can supply bedding, nesting, and enrichment materials. Companies that focus on high-quality animal care products and have the capability to meet the specific needs of UKRI would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of this contract may favour established suppliers who can demonstrate both reliability and compliance with the standards expected by the UK Shared Business Services Limited.

## Notice

Bedding, Nesting and Enrichment Supplies for UKRI (MLC). Contract commences on 1.6.2018 and shall end on 31.5.2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c473002-17ec-4636-943e-7e635ec1d3f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 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 | DATESAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03142000 - Animal products

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c473002-17ec-4636-943e-7e635ec1d3f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c473002-17ec-4636-943e-7e635ec1d3f1
  21st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:208639-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  TED notice

## Provenance

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