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International comparisons research

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Nov 2018 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the research titled "International comparisons research," conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with a focus on understanding global competition enforcement methods. This contract falls under the category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, valued at £50,000. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd May 2018, while the contract commenced on 4th June 2018 and is set to end on 31st August 2018. The work is located in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement stage has reached the award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses excelling in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on market and economic research. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find it advantageous to engage in such contracts, as they can leverage their unique insights into international best practices. The experience gained from participating in this project could enhance their credibility and portfolio, potentially leading to future contracts in similar fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International comparisons research

Notice Description

The objectives of the research are to improve understanding of how national competition regimes around the world vary in their methods of competition enforcement. Specifically, the differences in characteristics and performance of different competition regimes and whether aspects of international best practice could be applied successfully to the UK regime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d301e21-d6f2-4c48-95f0-5fc156e52522
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f575fe06-e6df-4416-9a23-c0ef5a9da14c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1ET
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

ICF CONSULTING

Further Information

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