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Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed at conducting telephone surveys of SMEs in the UK. This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in London and was awarded after a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 24 February 2020, with a total value of £915,950, covering a contract period from 2 March 2020 to 30 June 2022, following the tender period that ended on 17 January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly companies capable of conducting large-scale telephone surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in research methodologies or those looking to expand their service offerings in consultancy may find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can help organisations widen their client base and enhance their profile within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7

Notice Description

** CONTRACT AWARDED** The aim of the project is to conduct a telephone survey of the panel of businesses with 0 to 249 employees that were surveyed in previous waves of the LSBS; To minimise attrition amongst the panel businesses; To conduct further telephone-based interviews with a further sample needed to ensure the overall achieved sample is representative. A total of approximately 12,000 interviews will be required in Year 6; To produce three research reports: one for businesses with no employees, one for SME employers and one for findings from the longitudinal data. The contractor will also be required to produce a comprehensive technical report; To manage the LSBS academic user group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43
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
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
£961,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£961,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

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