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UK SBS CR18145 Business Basics Messaging Trials Insight Partner

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking an Insight Partner for the project titled "UK SBS CR18145 Business Basics Messaging Trials." This tender, categorised under research and development services, aims to discover effective communication methods to encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt productivity-enhancing technologies. The main contract period began on 17th December 2018 and concluded on 30th April 2021. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £214,949.50. The location for contract delivery is specified as London, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 17th October 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in behavioural insights and communications strategies aimed at SMEs. Businesses capable of providing innovative messaging solutions and evaluating effectiveness in various contexts will find this tender relevant. SMEs, especially those specialising in research, marketing strategies, and technology implementation, would be well-positioned to compete for this project, leveraging their skills to address the needs outlined by BEIS in this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CR18145 Business Basics Messaging Trials Insight Partner

Notice Description

BEIS had a requirement for work to identify which methods and messengers of communications are most effective at encouraging SMEs to adopt productivity enhancing basic technology and management practices through collaborating with partners. The objectives of this work are to test: * A variety of behaviourally informed messages/interventions * Mode of communication with SMEs (e.g. letters vs emails) * The impact of the Messenger - Government departments, local public sector (e.g. Growth Hubs, LEPs), Business Organisations * Optimal timings for sending messages - end of the financial year, around key sectoral news * Establishing whether it is possible to target less productive firms and what is most effective at targeting less productive firms * Whether the recipient of the message affects the response and whether different recipients respond differently to different messages * Support of wider objectives This requirement was advertised on the CCS RM6004 Behavioural Insights Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d02eb43-2148-4076-846a-e2793bc31ab5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£214,949 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,949 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
UK SBS
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867000

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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

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