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title: "ESA BIC business Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c08d4294-9617-4822-b15e-de34637d4714"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-12-19"
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# ESA BIC business Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c08d4294-9617-4822-b15e-de34637d4714

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ESA BIC Business Support" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and was aimed at providing business support to technology companies. The procurement method followed an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) and has reached the award stage, with the final contract variation being completed on 19 December 2019. The total value of the contract is £48,500, and it runs from 15 January 2020 to 14 January 2021. Key dates included the tender period ending on 31 January 2018.

This tender offers exceptional opportunities for early-stage technology businesses, particularly those with limited history and resources, to access structured training and support. Companies that may benefit include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector which are less than five years old and seeking expertise in areas such as intellectual property, business finance, and marketing strategies. Engaging with this procurement could significantly enhance their operational capabilities and competitive edge in the marketplace.

## Notice

Final contract variation (extension for time only) to awarded contract PS17230

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17ad9ce-efb1-4080-9f72-a9ecb42d042b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ITQ |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 14 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHBY HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17ad9ce-efb1-4080-9f72-a9ecb42d042b
- 17 Jan 2018 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d41dfa-f5ab-447a-95e1-1457110c4996
- 29 Nov 2017 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74186710-dd31-411b-a837-1ec9d48327db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17ad9ce-efb1-4080-9f72-a9ecb42d042b
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d41dfa-f5ab-447a-95e1-1457110c4996
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74186710-dd31-411b-a837-1ec9d48327db
  29th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/393a91a6-a8c4-4bed-8240-cce89b03a1c5
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time.docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/360026be-646b-4086-a439-a3436784e506
  Bidder Training.docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5749fe38-3f99-4b04-a23d-df7ccd7ee784
  PS17230 AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9f92f08-a675-4a89-a6e6-52c3bbc676c9
  PS17230 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8716d94-5223-4ab0-bf6d-8bec7c9f10cd
  PS17230 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85c34907-b1f8-40fa-9b6b-092fa33fb1c4
  PS17230-S1-Services purchasing contract

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