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title: "UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review"
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# UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae40437e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS PS16105 ITS Review" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) to review the design and structure of the Information Technology Services (ITS) team for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). This service contract, classified under Computer audit consultancy, has a total value of £20,000 and was awarded on 30th June 2016, with a contract period running from 14th July 2016 to 30th September 2016. The tender process ended on 7th June 2016, and the service is aimed at enhancing HEFCE's business plan and ICT strategies. The delivery addresses for the service include various locations within the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in IT audit and consultancy services to engage with the HEFCE, particularly those with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and strategic implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria are encouraged to compete, as they can provide tailored, innovative solutions that align with HEFCE's objectives. Businesses with expertise in software systems, IT structural reviews, and consultancy practices stand to benefit from this contract and contribute significantly to the enhancing of HEFCE's operational capabilities.

## Notice

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) require someone to review the current design/structure, functions and skills of the HEFCE Information Technology (ITS) team, and to provide advice on any required changes to the above taking into account HEFCE's business plan and HEFCE and BIS ICT strategies (including how best to leverage opportunities from evolving technologies). Additional information: 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@crowncommercial.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/efce3143-e6ec-4c42-afcc-e90f9eadba89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2016 - 30 Sep 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,950 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efce3143-e6ec-4c42-afcc-e90f9eadba89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efce3143-e6ec-4c42-afcc-e90f9eadba89
  19th May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf4e157e-4f96-448d-91da-d80da9d1c099
  Bidder Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e634d3e-04f0-4989-b43e-fd2904a4d1e2
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b004156-57f4-46a4-9659-475494aa6c41
  PS16105 Terms & Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9662050d-d643-4d66-9605-8afda397db29
  PS16105 AW5 2 Price Schedule Professional Services rate card
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc44e157-a171-447b-b480-cc216ffe7500
  PS16105 ITQ Invitation to Quote - ITS review v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da7eac49-dfd1-4646-aae7-a05980dd86b1
  PS16105 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a8626ec2-db4c-4a08-88c8-5678f1013419
  PS16105- Countersigned contract

## Notice URLs

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

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