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title: "UK SBS PS16003 HEFCE Provision of support services for TRAC (Transparent Approach to Costing) and understanding and advising on academic and financial sustainability to the UK Higher Education sector and sector stakeholders"
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# UK SBS PS16003 HEFCE Provision of support services for TRAC (Transparent Approach to Costing) and understanding and advising on academic and financial sustainability to the UK Higher Education sector and sector stakeholders

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-964a8d53-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) acting as the contracting authority for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The initiated tender, titled "UK SBS PS16003 HEFCE Provision of support services for TRAC," targets the educational software package industry. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,300,000 and spanning from 1st August 2016 to 31st July 2018. The tender period for bid submissions concluded on 31st May 2016, and the contract aims to provide essential support services for TRAC and financial sustainability strategies in the UK higher education sector. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, software programming, and educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By leveraging their expertise in financial analysis, accounting, and technical consultancy, these businesses can provide the required support to industry stakeholders and meet the specific needs outlined by HEFCE. Competing for this contract would enable SMEs to establish or expand their footprint within the UK higher education sector, fostering long-term partnerships and increasing their visibility in a competitive market.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 31st May 2016 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. UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a contract for Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). HEFCE is looking to select a provider capable of delivering support services to the Financial Sustainability Strategy Group (FSSG), TRAC Development Group (TDG) and UK higher education sector stakeholders, including providing a central support function for Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC). Additional information: HOW TO APPLY UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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@ccs.gsi.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; 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/7fb9f614-2c7e-4a4a-985c-8b66f75fc35c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,300,000 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 66150000 - Financial markets administration services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb9f614-2c7e-4a4a-985c-8b66f75fc35c
- 7 Feb 2017 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fc8c8a-fa7f-4d0d-8f56-a6c1bb88f706
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fc8c8a-fa7f-4d0d-8f56-a6c1bb88f706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb9f614-2c7e-4a4a-985c-8b66f75fc35c
  7th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fc8c8a-fa7f-4d0d-8f56-a6c1bb88f706
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be722465-e098-4ae9-9b29-3577ae4a3a9d
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71f3f0a2-45de-4b54-9f0d-e3ea15aeef77
  Bidder Guidance 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6305e52e-b9d6-4fd0-ace3-343986218c61
  Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee41f411-d9c2-4ebc-a0e2-c293d1609cf3
  HOW TO APPLY
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ac06633-a6f3-4d82-af0b-d407d4f2149f
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20266cbf-4466-4c61-9672-0b1a4b589f79
  Appendix D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88b589be-27bd-4670-a85f-356e4b3252aa
  Appendix E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ad5c299-4440-42fe-b020-941b995937e3
  Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6795cd83-9e84-44e9-9977-ff4479303883
  Bidder Guidance 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6945b335-5688-4787-a4e8-43675fa10e8f
  Price Schedule (READ ONLY)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07acb127-8511-4b6a-8b8d-6e0b5724c2a0
  Specification
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  eSourcing Suite
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:142575-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED OJEU Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3dbfed02-ae4d-49e1-8d89-e66c14f79be9
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb8ce65-890c-4e12-8813-46a44130a09e
  Bidder Guidance 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c21b2bb-aa69-4fa3-8cf2-7e41fa119b03
  Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad7ae233-ea2b-4c78-9fa0-b230cb2a3f83
  HOW TO APPLY
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cef613f6-6976-4f32-acf8-93f0439611e1
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/059e5718-9f19-443b-8dcc-4aace17f8e5d
  Appendix D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b12ad758-6b58-48f7-a51b-4e9dda6f7d92
  Appendix E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56bbc393-0278-4a4e-8a80-d44d2d880f2a
  Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3e18690-72cf-46b5-b689-87ae1cee674a
  Bidder Guidance 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ade275-8d3e-4200-88e3-307611c1409c
  Price Schedule (READ ONLY)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51f67b9d-3f16-4aa6-a5e7-ba1dd1e23b40
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10baf47c-3574-4e32-bbe9-6f2ab4b6bac0
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c8dd03f-24a9-4e44-b7bd-ec9d1614c377
  Bidder Guidance 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ef972e-8101-4718-bbf3-653d1957c03c
  Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b0c4ed9-b525-456f-b8f6-19e1d12c4378
  HOW TO APPLY
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7b4b57f-bd7c-4c80-b6b9-9ea6e397d820
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/994b21df-d148-45b0-bbf9-19db232e7422
  Appendix D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/866a40b3-e653-43cd-918c-bc03db8bc14b
  Appendix E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02d92393-2d05-40d0-a095-c0b18ebfd031
  Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a43d640e-94a6-4281-a1f2-d735c10cc96b
  Bidder Guidance 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef373f29-0c79-410a-a4e1-7bf4e5f829e6
  Price Schedule (READ ONLY)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/838f67bd-0171-4124-94e8-b361317d8257
  Specification

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