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title: "FM18132"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2018-10-07"
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# FM18132

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee5ca693-979e-475c-a3be-13e016d33444

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "FM18132" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd for the supply of office furniture. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 2nd November 2018. A Supplier Day will be held on 1st November 2018 at 10:00 am at Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1ET, allowing potential suppliers to discuss the sourcing strategy and refine requirements. Interested parties must confirm attendance by 31st October 2018, at 5:00 pm.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in office furniture supply, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The engagement aims to foster collaboration between UK SBS and suppliers to ensure industry needs are met effectively. Companies focused on office furnishings both within the UK and internationally—across regions like the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands—are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent chance for growth and partnership in a critical industry sector.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd on behalf of its contracting authorities, will shortly be commencing a tender opportunity for the supply of office furniture. Ahead of commencing this exercise, UK SBS would like to engage with potential suppliers to discuss the proposed sourcing strategy options and help refine our requirements by way of a supplier day on Thursday 1st November 2018 at 10:00am. Our hope is that in engaging with the industry experts, that we can ensure this requirement is well placed when we go out to market. The Supplier Day will take place on Thursday 1st November 2018 at 10:00am at the Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1ET. If you are interested in attending this Supplier Day please confirm your attendance by emailing FMprocurement@uksbs.co.uk stating your organisation and attendees names. All requests to attend must be received by 17:00 on Wednesday 31st October. Due to the location of the the Supplier Day numbers will be limited, therefore we request that attendance is restricted to key members of your organisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c06745-b26e-4d84-ba88-87a9a2f80ceb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39130000 - Office furniture

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2018 at 08:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c06745-b26e-4d84-ba88-87a9a2f80ceb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c06745-b26e-4d84-ba88-87a9a2f80ceb
  7th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e4c3823-ae0d-4678-a3e0-ae8ab48a4b09
  OJEU Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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