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title: "UKSBS PS150006-002 Contract Variation - CTSI increase of funds and time frame"
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# UKSBS PS150006-002 Contract Variation - CTSI increase of funds and time frame

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab837196-de75-4f57-af4c-669a258c4ea5

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the contract titled "UKSBS PS150006-002 Contract Variation - CTSI increase of funds and time frame". This service falls under the information systems industry category, and its execution is planned to take place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract effective from 9th January 2019 until 31st March 2019. The award value has been increased to £319,947.33 excluding VAT, with a relevant deadline for the tender period having ended on 15th August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies able to provide ongoing information and support services related to online dispute resolution will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses expand their service offerings and establish long-term collaborations with established institutions like the Trading Standards Institute.

## Notice

BEIS have a requirement for CTSI to continue catering for the Online Dispute Resolution Contact Point. The UK will depart from the European Union in April 2019, and BEIS are bound to provide this service until the UK's departure. CTSI as the current contractor to continue to provide a telephone and online information and support service that fulfils the requirements of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No. 524/2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes (ODR Regulation' until end of March 2019. Subsequently, this Contract Variation's purpose is to increase the current contract length (9th July 2015 till 8th January 2019) by a three month period from 9th January 2019 till 31st March 2019. Its additional purpose also being to increase the call-off value of PS297,739.00 excluding VAT by PS22,208.33 excluding VAT to PS319,947.33 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bdb68-fa3e-48f6-9d57-df08c22eab84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Variation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £319,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,208 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRADING STANDARDS INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bdb68-fa3e-48f6-9d57-df08c22eab84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bdb68-fa3e-48f6-9d57-df08c22eab84
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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