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title: "SHARP Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7b5d2ce-8502-4106-b929-8af818dcd44a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# SHARP Contractor

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b5d2ce-8502-4106-b929-8af818dcd44a

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited recently concluded a procurement process titled "SHARP Contractor" in the Research and Development services and related consultancy category. This process, classified under CPV 73000000, took place in the United Kingdom, with specialist consultancy services being required. The procurement method was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period began on 5th September 2024 and ended on 13th September 2024, with the award dated 2nd September 2024 and published on 6th September 2024. The buyer's office is located in Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21UH, England, and the procurement stage is complete with the award notice already being published.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy within research and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the suitability criteria that favour SMEs. Firms providing high-value, specialised consultancy services stand to gain notable growth prospects from such government contracts, benefiting from the streamlined procurement method employed. By securing contracts through direct or single sourcing actions, businesses can expand their portfolio and secure steady revenue streams, thereby enhancing their market positioning.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a Single Sourcing Action Brief Description of Requirement Specialist consultancy services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf998d5d-e3b3-4a79-9e74-b116df52f347 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | BINARY10 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf998d5d-e3b3-4a79-9e74-b116df52f347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf998d5d-e3b3-4a79-9e74-b116df52f347
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9425040f-e602-4459-acea-b3e9332403c0

## Provenance

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