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title: "Commissioning of an organisation to effectively manage the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) \"matrix Standard\""
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# Commissioning of an organisation to effectively manage the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) "matrix Standard"

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a19d9f0d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), has announced a tender for the commissioning of an organisation to effectively manage the BIS "matrix Standard". This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services and education and training services. The tender is classified as an open procedure, with a contract value of £100,000. The tender period has already closed, and the contract began on 11th January 2016, lasting until the same date in 2018. The geographical scope for delivery includes the United Kingdom and various British overseas territories, making it a broad opportunity for relevant suppliers.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management services, particularly in the fields of education, training, and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, providing a chance to expand their operational reach and client base by engaging in public sector service delivery. Companies with experience in managing quality standards or training programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, offering their expertise in ensuring effective guidance and support for third-party clients.

## Notice

UKSBS Shared Business Services Ltd as the Contracting Authority on behalf of the Department of Innovation & Skills (BIS) is putting in place a single supplier contract Agreement for the provision of the appointed Contractor to organise; administer and run the management of BIS "matrix Standard" for third party fee paying clients who receive effective advice; guidance and guidance on learning and work Additional information: If Bidders 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, Bidders 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender 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 supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) 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. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0f521-e862-49bc-972e-0b3cf30567ce |
| 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 | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2016 - 10 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN16 0NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Sherston |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSESSMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0f521-e862-49bc-972e-0b3cf30567ce
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89ba3df-2d0d-4737-a3e4-c93d6ead4aa4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6c0f521-e862-49bc-972e-0b3cf30567ce
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e89ba3df-2d0d-4737-a3e4-c93d6ead4aa4
  3rd August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83bc1ff1-c230-427d-85bb-4fff775439cb
  European Union OJEU Contract Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e44682fd-cfc6-4e24-bcd3-01159bfea98c
  European Union OJEU Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respondtender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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