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title: "GSS25101 - RSC Journals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e028902e-e05f-4b67-9b7f-781d10d16749"
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# GSS25101 - RSC Journals

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e028902e-e05f-4b67-9b7f-781d10d16749

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has completed the procurement process titled "GSS25101 - RSC Journals" under the industry category of Journals (CPV code 22211000). The award notice, published on 5th February 2025, indicates that this contract was procured via a competitive quotation method for below threshold values. The contract, valued at £22,045 GBP, covers the period from 5th February 2025 to 31st December 2025. The journals are to be delivered to NG12 5GG, with the primary procurement category being goods.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the publishing and journal supply industry. The competitive quotation method applied here implies that businesses adept at offering competitive prices and high-quality products would have a distinct advantage. Although the current supplier is THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, other businesses with similar capabilities and willingness to engage in future procurement cycles can benefit by establishing themselves as reliable suppliers for UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via below threshold competitive quotation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d17041-65a4-439a-8bd4-94a75467ae6c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,045 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d17041-65a4-439a-8bd4-94a75467ae6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d17041-65a4-439a-8bd4-94a75467ae6c
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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