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title: "UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b99885-93f7-4d12-93fa-fbdffd467ead

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently seeking internal communications support for the creation of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The procurement, titled "UKSBS PS17150 UKRI internal communications support," falls under the services category with a focus on advertising and marketing services. The tender period concludes on 3rd July 2017, and the subsequent contract will run from 24th July 2017 to 23rd May 2018. This procurement method is an open procedure, signalling available opportunities for interested suppliers across British Overseas Territories, the Isle of Man, and the wider European market.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer strategic communications and marketing services, as it aims to engage internal stakeholders during a transformative period in the research and innovation sector. Businesses specialised in strategic communications, logistical support, and content creation are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they will be expected to collaborate closely with the existing in-house team to drive effective engagement and communication strategies for the transitional phase ahead of UKRI's launch.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 03/07/2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control We require internal communications contractor support to provide both strategic review and challenge for existing and development plans and ongoing operational, logistical and creative content support during the transition period. Our aim is that all staff, subject to segmentation, are engaged with the transition programme and, ahead of the launch of UKRI, have a strong understanding of the purpose and mission of the organisation and their role within it. The creation of UKRI is a highly significant change within the research and innovation sector but the transition ahead of April 2018 will affect staff in different ways, with many experiencing very little change but all needing to understand the new organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to its development. A small internal communications community exists within the partner organisations that will come together to make up UKRI and there are identified leads within the shadow communications team. Specifically, the shadow communications team has expert international communications staff from both the civil service and the partner organisations. However, this group does not have sufficient capacity or the full range of capabilities to deliver the anticipated programme of communications and engagement. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with and in support of the existing in-house staff. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Additional information: Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (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://gpssourcing.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 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468404f1-3c99-4afd-9ed5-6892a379bc6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2017 - 27 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,930 |
| 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 | SOUTHERLY COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 33180000 - Functional support
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468404f1-3c99-4afd-9ed5-6892a379bc6d
- 21 Jun 2017 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af94fb4-c7a3-4310-8804-4fdd1b450010
- 19 Jun 2017 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af94fb4-c7a3-4310-8804-4fdd1b450010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/468404f1-3c99-4afd-9ed5-6892a379bc6d
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6af94fb4-c7a3-4310-8804-4fdd1b450010
  21st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25203944-53d7-44d7-b91d-9b6ffd7482b5
  PS17150 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c251adfa-8eb3-40c5-abe4-9a6ea20787c1
  PS17150 ITQ questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d965efbe-9677-4d00-9d2d-11e401fb6ba8
  PS17150 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c48c887b-5c2e-4f16-bab8-30a1a158ef6a
  PS17150 S1 - CONTRACT TERMS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e364f3d6-3206-4fa3-806f-69fba8010f7e
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ff8e234-5280-4b0d-835e-dfdd4875fe51
  Supplier Training V1.0

## Notice URLs

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

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