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title: "SSAPS18072 - Procurement and specification for Economic Apprenticeship"
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# SSAPS18072 - Procurement and specification for Economic Apprenticeship

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aebc421f-785d-4e7a-9eb1-31c0552189ef

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has undertaken a procurement process titled "SSAPS18072 - Procurement and specification for Economic Apprenticeship." This process falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender concluded on 3rd May 2018, with the awarded contract valued at £29,000, spanning the period from 4th May 2018 to 8th June 2018. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, which was below the procurement threshold and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting services, particularly within educational and apprenticeship frameworks. Companies that possess expertise in developing training specifications and providing advice on procurement methodology could find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging in such tenders can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also establish valuable relationships with government entities, fostering potential for further public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy procured a contractor to finalise a coherent, deliverable specification for the Government Economics Service (GES) degree apprenticeship programme; and, to provide advice on procurement method.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb50911c-c31d-45dd-8f6d-6f743242aa04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2018 - 8 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATT HAMNETT & ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2018 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb50911c-c31d-45dd-8f6d-6f743242aa04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb50911c-c31d-45dd-8f6d-6f743242aa04
  5th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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