--- title: "UK SBS PS16052 Study China student visit programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-04-04" --- # UK SBS PS16052 Study China student visit programme Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8dcd582b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the "Study China" student visit programme, titled PS16052. It falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £2,100,000. The bids must be submitted by Thursday, 19th May at 2pm, through the CCS eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer will not be accepted. The contract period is set to commence on 8th June 2016 and will last until 8th June 2021, with programmes anticipated to involve 350 UK students annually, primarily situated in London, UK. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and travel services, particularly organisations with established connections to Chinese institutions. Companies focused on managing educational travel, cultural exchange programmes, and business development in international contexts may excel in this competition. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement is open to bidders capable of delivering the intended student experience while fostering educational growth and international relationships. ## Notice '*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***' The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 19th May at 2pm. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Any bids submitted directly to the buyer will be disregarded. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) is looking to select an organisation to manage the 2016-2020 round of the "Study China" study visit programme on behalf of the Department. Proposals are therefore invited from organisations working in partnership with Chinese institutions wishing to run study visits in China for students (our definition: over 17 years of age and studying at or about to study at UK HEIs [including colleges]) from summer 2016 until summer 2020. It is envisaged that 350 UK students per year will participate in "Study China" during this period. The 3 week visit will allow UK-based students to experience Chinese language, culture and business links. It is hoped that the study visit experience will encourage the students to explore further opportunities for study or work in China. Although the programme is UK-wide, the BIS funding only covers students studying in English HEIs. Additional places are also made available to the Devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and, subject to funds being made available by the Devolved Administrations, they will make their own separate arrangements with the successful bidder. 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Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c62b34-99ec-4c1a-8ae4-639d1b81e6ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2016 - 8 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,100,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 79997000 - Business travel services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2018 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c62b34-99ec-4c1a-8ae4-639d1b81e6ef - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c62b34-99ec-4c1a-8ae4-639d1b81e6ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13c62b34-99ec-4c1a-8ae4-639d1b81e6ef 4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/184be50e-b903-4499-acbb-61c3e546d63c PS16052 terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d668c646-7a17-474d-bddc-21dc65f4ebfb Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - TRAINING - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3504eaaa-e020-43e5-a7e3-d633d59342b2 PS16052 RFP questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6d42e15-89c1-4e35-b20b-fcd8375c7070 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/346afcfa-b3cb-4e52-82bb-c55a5b461b4b PS16052 RFP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e8b3a9-c587-4c21-8233-664229373d6d AW5.2 PS16052 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e449249-c3e3-44f1-9795-feb57e85289a PS16052 terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7b07255-b5e3-4ca9-a913-8ad8735e19f2 Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - TRAINING - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cee13c9-e06c-445d-9d57-4d92820efdb0 PS16052 RFP questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/418f0ef5-f080-484c-a975-7e6801e4219c Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95ed96bb-669c-4bac-8cf5-18bdfdf43da6 PS16052 RFP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48d9bd59-32ca-4855-a7f4-114d4b66f7eb AW5.2 PS16052 Price Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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