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title: "PS23080 - Creative Industries Cluster"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d88cebc3-e43c-4697-97c1-ee481cf72b9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2023-02-23"
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# PS23080 - Creative Industries Cluster

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d88cebc3-e43c-4697-97c1-ee481cf72b9c

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for a Creative Industries Cluster through a Competitive Quotation Exercise. The contract was valued at £10,000 and focused on evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The contract period is set to start on February 24, 2023, and end on March 31, 2023, with the tender period closing on February 23, 2023.

This procurement opportunity for a Creative Industries Cluster presents a chance for SMEs in the evaluation consultancy services industry to compete. Businesses that can provide creative solutions within this specialty area would be well-suited to engage with the UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract is tailored for smaller enterprises, indicating a favourable environment for SMEs to leverage their expertise and grow their business through successful bids and service delivery.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Competitive Quotation Exercise Purchase order for a Creative Industries Cluster for UKRI - AHRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad02f5-9f09-4dd9-8552-98bdfe53cf39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 12:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad02f5-9f09-4dd9-8552-98bdfe53cf39
- 23 Feb 2023 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad02f5-9f09-4dd9-8552-98bdfe53cf39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad02f5-9f09-4dd9-8552-98bdfe53cf39
  23rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/546bf75d-9501-44ec-9944-3407cabe8d8f
  Redacted PO

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