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title: "UK SBS - PS150175 - Forensic Science Report Production"
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# UK SBS - PS150175 - Forensic Science Report Production

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa1ca2fb-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "Forensic Science Report Production" (PS150175). This project falls under the Advertising and marketing services industry category and is located in England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with an award amount of £22,874. The tender period has concluded, ending on 18 August 2015, while the contract period spans from 31 August 2015 to 30 November 2015. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in report production, design, and printing services. Businesses with expertise in proofreading, document design, typesetting, and infographic creation would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The successful contractor will work closely with the Government Office for Science to produce a high-quality report aimed at decision-makers and stakeholders within the forensic science field, helping to highlight trends and insights that can influence policy and industry standards.

## Notice

1. Background The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) is an organisation that ensures that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. It is led by the Government's Chief Science Adviser (GCSA), Sir Mark Walport, whose role is to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The intention is to present a report in the autumn that contains the views of leading experts in the field of forensic science and related areas from a wide range of perspectives, including social, psychological, industrial and financial. The GCSA will respond to that body of independent evidence by identifying key trends and issues arising. 2. The brief To design, typeset, proof and print copies of the 'Forensic Science and Beyond - Authenticity, Provenance and Assurance' report in hard copy (full version) and online to a high standard, to aid effective dissemination of the project's key messages. The report will be approximately 16 chapter @ 4000 words with 16 one page infographics between them, 5 longer case studies @ 1000 words and 35 case studies @ 500 words and should have Total: 86,500 The target audience is primarily decision makers (i.e. policy makers, regulators, politicians), but certain sections will also be of interest to private industry and the general public. The project team have appointed a professional editor who is currently working with the chapter authors and the successful designers are expected to work with him throughout the report production. The successful designers will come to the GO-Science premises to run a short session with the team to discuss how they work (including presenting examples of previous work) and the information needed to produce a high quality report. 3. Core services Report Production * Proof-reading. * Document design (2 x template options). * Typesetting to allow for three sets of iterations throughout the report allowing for progressively detailed text changes towards final deadlines. * Design of cover image (3 x image options). * 16 one page infographics * Interactive PDF (please separate out costs for an interactive vs standard PDF) which is easy to access and navigate electronically. * Picture research to match picture brief. * Printing (please provide separate quotes for the printing of 200, 500 and 1000 copies). * Interaction with the project team in person, by email and on the phone during all stages of the production of the report. Additional information: 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/5f5f9e16-7d6b-4537-ac6c-368e983526c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2015 - 30 Nov 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,874 |
| 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 | SN25 4FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDHOUSE LANE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79822000 - Composition services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2018 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f9e16-7d6b-4537-ac6c-368e983526c3
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a29f8511-ddfe-4251-844d-45e4b5233ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5f9e16-7d6b-4537-ac6c-368e983526c3
  23rd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a29f8511-ddfe-4251-844d-45e4b5233ce1
  11th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9172022-2282-4615-b61b-c212347d2fd6
  PS150175 Forensic Report Invitation To Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c8e8ba1-80bd-4f3c-a052-62f54483da94
  PS150175 Forensic Report Invitation To Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13eddf89-0c5d-401d-961f-046f5abebd08
  Appendix 1 PS150175 Ecomms Commissioning Access
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/223ad499-b564-490d-ac4a-c9b1592b8c28
  PS150175 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e96d8c0-baeb-40c7-8d1a-813e159aec65
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebe94967-0fc7-43a4-9532-a4c6685c833d
  PS150175 AW4.1 Contract terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/711c1e03-7993-4b28-a099-62fc6fd3ef90
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d506a295-6596-402e-a675-6fcf33fdc075
  PS150175 Forensic Report Invitation To Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee426f97-5682-4dc0-a20b-1d6f42f600a5
  PS150175 Forensic Report Invitation To Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae6ce850-d36f-4ed0-a686-f2eacc7bbd87
  Appendix 1 PS150175 Ecomms Commissioning Access
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4859908a-8782-45e5-9688-7f65b8e82ba7
  PS150175 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fd12f44-8b31-4341-9d5f-a4b74492b5b2
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d057534-d4ca-4684-857c-4b53f7abc11f
  PS150175 AW4.1 Contract terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2474e750-c48d-4174-9aca-2e448517a1ee
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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