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BEIS Business Insights Panel

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BEIS Business Insights Panel" was conducted by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, England. This tender, categorised under research and development services, aimed to recruit approximately 5,000 UK businesses for inclusion in a panel to assist policymakers with reliable research. The procurement used a selective method through a framework agreement and was completed with a contract value of £3,280,000. The tender period concluded on 21st July 2020, while the contract period spans from 20th August 2020 to 19th August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public procurement within the research sector. Businesses with capabilities in managing large-scale data collection, qualitative research, and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete. By participating in such contracts, qualified SMEs can enhance their visibility, expand their service offerings, and develop valuable relationships with government entities and other market players.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BEIS Business Insights Panel

Notice Description

The procurement will provide the Department with a representative sample of UK businesses that have agreed to be part of the BEIS Business Insights Panel. Policy makers will be able to draw on the panel to conduct rapid and reliable quantitative and qualitative research with businesses. The supplier will recruit around 5,000 businesses across a range of sizes, sectors, and regions to form the panel, and then conduct small to medium scale research projects with the panel on a call-off basis to pre-agreed specifications and costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1afce49f-f34c-4036-95cf-1f0ddc13b1a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7523c855-9eed-4582-aba1-99d84150a6f5
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
SME

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
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2022 1-2 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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