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Provision of Narrative Testing

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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11 Dec 2020 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located in Liverpool, undertook a tender process for the "Provision of Narrative Testing", a service valued at £90,000 within the research and development services sector. This procurement was initiated as a direct award and the contract period commenced on 3rd February 2020, lasting until 23rd March 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contractor, PUBLIC FIRST LIMITED, officially awarded the contract on 3rd February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in government procurement. Businesses that specialise in research and development services or consultancy, particularly those with experience in narrative testing, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As this procurement method is a direct award, understanding the buying organisation’s priorities and establishing strong relationships could lead to further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Narrative Testing

Notice Description

Service Provision of Narrative Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20ad8c64-8049-4fc3-9e8c-c1efe362934a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b891c1af-d124-4cf8-b024-09400605ab35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 23 Mar 2020 1-6 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

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