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title: "Groceries Code Adjudicator: Media Communications Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2560621-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Groceries Code Adjudicator: Media Communications Support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2560621-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking media communications support under the title "Groceries Code Adjudicator: Media Communications Support". This opportunity falls within the advertising and marketing services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 August 2016. The contract is valued at £70,000, running from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017. Bidders were instructed not to apply directly to the buyer but to express interest through the specified e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in media communications, particularly those with experience in advertising and market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract especially advantageous, as it encourages their participation. Companies should possess a valid DUNS number to register and participate, allowing for potential growth through securing a contract with a government authority. Engaging in this tender can help enhance service portfolios and establish a strong presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

UKSBS PS16160 - Groceries Code Adjudicator: Media Communications Support CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 12/08/2016 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpssourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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 assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55439767-77fd-40b0-9beb-ff6a13b770d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,425 |
| 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 | SCDODD COMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55439767-77fd-40b0-9beb-ff6a13b770d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55439767-77fd-40b0-9beb-ff6a13b770d3
  28th July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ad9b1b5-0377-4bee-8a0d-543c6b1cda48
  Supplier Training V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fb7396f-8c7b-415a-9bc2-feb1cc12cfb0
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/104e56cb-d3d3-4375-a7bb-f349fc6891ea
  ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a6c4743-1531-44d6-acbb-f754fdc50315
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f491da45-425f-465b-ab54-119eb10d7151
  AW5.2 Price Schedule PS16160
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7731246f-edf8-40fc-8b73-9fc1dea4c651
  ITQ Questions

## Notice URLs

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

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