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PS25118 Training product impact evaluation framework design

UK SBS

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SBS has awarded a contract titled "PS25118 Training product impact evaluation framework design" in the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement, concluded following a mini-competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS, was specifically for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was in the 'Award' phase as of 21st July 2025, having officially commenced the contractual period from 11th July 2025 to 30th January 2026. The procurement method was selective, employing a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £71,957.50.

This awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with a focus on impact evaluation frameworks and research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector would have been well-suited for this selective and niche procurement process, especially if they could provide tailored solutions for evaluating training products. With the procurement being facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system, businesses on this framework had the chance to showcase their expertise and grow their portfolios by serving a reputable public service organisation.

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Notice Title

PS25118 Training product impact evaluation framework design

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS. Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) is looking to develop the rolling impact evaluation framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080b7e64-38f0-4c78-b2cd-7fe297c60255
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d708fc79-dcba-4a0c-baab-907c661dfbec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

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