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title: "PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024"
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# PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bbc0bb-af6e-476a-924f-d48b1259c83d

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the "PS24252 - China Capabilities Report 2024" to Elsevier B.V. in the domain of Research services. This procurement, valued at £20,000, was concluded through a competitive quotation method, classified under CPV code 73110000. The contract, which has commenced on 28th October 2024, is set to conclude on 28th October 2025. The project is based in Swindon, England, with a delivery address of SN2 1PL. It is important to note that this notice serves as an award announcement rather than a call for competition, indicating that the procurement process has been completed and the contract is now active.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in producing comprehensive capability reports in an international context such as China. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this sector conducive to showcasing their specialised research abilities, potentially leading to further collaborations with government bodies like UKRI-EPSRC. The limited procurement method highlighted the importance of competitive pricing and quality propositions, making it an ideal match for well-prepared businesses aiming to expand their portfolio through government contracts.

## Notice

Award notice for the supply of China Capabilities Report 2024 for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab1c14-80ae-4967-8d03-0d043d3062d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 28 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab1c14-80ae-4967-8d03-0d043d3062d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aab1c14-80ae-4967-8d03-0d043d3062d4
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f476f7d5-2baa-480b-a8c5-c974a7cc7c2e
  Purchase Order

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