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title: "UK SBS Blackett Review of Quantum Technologies Report design, production and printing"
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# UK SBS Blackett Review of Quantum Technologies Report design, production and printing

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02cf187-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the project titled "UK SBS Blackett Review of Quantum Technologies Report design, production and printing". This tender belongs to the industry category of bespoke printed matter and involves activities located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has recently reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th August 2016. The total value of the contract is £19,890, with a contract period set from 8th August 2016 to 16th December 2016. The initial tender period ended on 25th July 2016.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in design, graphic preparation, typesetting, and printing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the printing and publishing sectors, as well as companies with expertise in producing high-quality printed materials, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector, while also contributing to their growth through collaboration with the UK government.

## Notice

The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) is an organisation that ensures that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. The Brief To design, prepare graphics, typeset, proof and print copies of Blackett Review of Quantum Technologies report in hard copy and online to a high standard, to aid effective dissemination of the project's key messages. It will be a 70-80 page report in total with a four page executive summary and multiple chapters (currently 8 have been proposed) with associated annexes and case studies. About UK Shared Business Services Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Additional information: 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 accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f5dcd-0500-475c-864e-4e16efc6f6ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2016 - 16 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,890 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDHOUSE LANE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f5dcd-0500-475c-864e-4e16efc6f6ff
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4d365b-a02a-47fe-8710-423b3676b6ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f5dcd-0500-475c-864e-4e16efc6f6ff
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4d365b-a02a-47fe-8710-423b3676b6ad
  11th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40f7e4fe-fefa-4911-915d-d8bd8708eb73
  PS16152 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84d8cf03-c4d5-41ce-a2f3-0b843ca91bfb
  PS16152 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4db6ff7-a564-407d-abf7-0991c8bfd9fe
  PS16152 -AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d4ce2ac-5de3-47a0-b41b-99c386ec5fa4
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19e57918-527c-4c00-b051-cec13d503146
  GS1 - Goods and Services purchasing contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e4ed439-b54e-4862-8324-8fda71fdb9b0
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24ae3443-8db7-40aa-95e1-3d3d06edac40
  PS16152 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69d3e44a-c2ff-47b4-bbbc-0e9f7d8eb1ef
  PS16152 - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43de641f-2ff0-4a42-8aea-5600e8e36ad8
  PS16152 -AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3851657c-ee7e-45f5-901f-ee187cc3c028
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fa434f0-b5f3-4fa8-aff9-951ab3c9734c
  GS1 - Goods and Services purchasing contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fc9e8d1-d94b-479a-b998-85317d4ce277
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

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

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