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PS23263 Evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials

BEIS

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25 Oct 2023 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)/The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have concluded a procurement process for the evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials. The buying organisation, BEIS, awarded a contract worth £280,126.88 to RSM UK Consulting LLP for business analysis consultancy services. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and was conducted through a selective procurement method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from October 4, 2023, to November 5, 2024. The tender period ended on September 8, 2023.

This awarded contract for evaluating Flexi-Permit Trials presents business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, research and development services, and evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The geographical area for delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in addressing current issues, exploring effective solutions, and providing improvements for flexi-permits can leverage this contract to expand their consultancy services portfolio.

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Notice Title

PS23263 Evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)/The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Transport (DfT) are seeking to run a trial of flexi-permits in England. They will allow utility companies to work within multiple streets in a particular geographical area, and over a specified period of time. The requirement is to conduct a two-stage review of potential flexi-permit implementation, exploring issues such as: - Current issues and potential implementation difficulties - Whether flexi-permits are effective in solving the issues identified - What their impacts are (both intended and unintended); - Whether any improvements could be made to them including the way they are designed and operate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55066be2-bbb1-4e3c-bf88-187f9c4822d2
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,126 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,126 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2023 - 5 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

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