UK SBS PS150171 - BIS Independent assurance on compliance and exemption from the Consumer Credit Directive

The details in relation to this services contract are of a confidential and sensitive nature. To gain full access to the specification and the full details of this requirement UK SBS require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be signed which is attached to this notice. This NDA is non negotiable and must be submitted to Joshua.Papp@uksbs and [email protected] to be reviewed before an organisation can access any further information.

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 £700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to £1bn in 2013/14. Important information

From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Additional information: The details in relation to this services contract are of a confidential and sensitive nature. To gain full access to the specification and the full details of this requirement UK SBS require a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be signed which is attached to this notice. This NDA is non negotiable and must be submitted to Joshua.Papp@uksbs and [email protected] to be reviewed before an organisation can access any further information.

Instructions to suppliers: In order to gain full access to the information relating to this requirement, the supplier must print the document, fill in the relevant information in the boxes and scan the completed and signed document and send to [email protected] and [email protected]. If approved after review, you will be able to gain access to the sourcing event on the Emptoris e-Sourcing Suite. Please note that the NDA must not be edited in any other way than stated above and the terms of the NDA are non negotiable.

Submitting a bid: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (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://gpsesourcing.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 which 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 [email protected] and [email protected] and referencing the sourcing number beginning UK SBS. Please note that only those who have submitted a completed and compliant Non-Disclosure Agreement in accordance with the above instructions will be granted access to the specific procurement on 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

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.