--- title: "Reception Services at British Geological Suvery, Edinburgh" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-03-22" --- # Reception Services at British Geological Suvery, Edinburgh Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-896916be-7f2a-4113-9d1f-b46a47d8e605.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking proposals for the provision of reception services at the British Geological Survey in Edinburgh. This tender, identified as "Reception Services at British Geological Survey," involves two part-time receptionist roles at The Lyell Centre on the Heriot-Watt University campus. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline for bids set for 27th February 2019 at 11:00 am. The total contract value is approximately £147,951, and the contract is expected to be in effect from 23rd April 2019 to 23rd April 2024. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure, as outlined under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in reception and customer service roles. Businesses with experience in front-line customer service, proficient in MS Office, and strong organisational skills would be particularly well-suited to apply. The opportunity allows potential bidders to enhance their visibility and network within the public sector, strengthening their portfolio and capabilities in service provision. ## Notice ***This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 27th February 2019 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement:- UK Research and Innovation are looking to tender the Reception Services at the British Geological Survey. The business requirement is for two part-time posts to undertake receptionist duties at The Lyell Centre in Edinburgh, located on the Heriot-Watt University campus. Working hours are Monday to Friday, as follows:- * Post 1 - 08:00 - 12:30 (22.5 hours) * Post 2 - 12:30 - 17:00 (22.5 hours) Staff must be computer literate including MS Office Packages, possess appropriate communication skills and have experience in front line customer service. They must have excellent organisational and time management skills, including an ability to multi-task and prioritise duties. Smart casual clothing should be worn by the reception staff without branding. 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. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite 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 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 partne ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 | | 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 | 22 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 23 Apr 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £147,951 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79992000 - Reception services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2019 at 13:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 - 15 Feb 2019 at 14:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 - 8 Feb 2019 at 15:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 - 23 Jan 2019 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 - 23 Jan 2019 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fac057f-4de4-4d7c-97b5-5e1791146531 22nd March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1dbc3db3-4327-4f00-958f-bc401888f36d Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/303e9119-6c3b-401f-9af1-1f3f57b01608 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1048dbf2-5d5a-4177-9c7d-386e817ab676 FM18209 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cd85a7d-f0e5-4ede-98fc-74cd628f5929 FM18209 Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba4db7d1-ced5-459f-a7d9-2b880f021082 FM18209 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be5487e9-3b0e-4792-b01f-5fa6f1aaf50c FM18209 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9bd4f66-afdf-4935-83be-b6481b7485b2 FM18209 Tupe Data - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f11aceb3-9899-493b-8016-2d3e059b9e68 FM18209 Invitation to Quote Amendment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e9d1106-e129-4bde-ac14-a157d1d593fb FM18209 Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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