Tender

Contract for Consultancy Services to Assess the Potential Resources Required to Provide the Optimum Ombudsman Service by a New Public Service Ombudsman

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking consultants to provide advisory services for assessing the resources required to establish an optimal Public Services Ombudsman (PSO) service through the contract titled "Contract for Consultancy Services to Assess the Potential Resources Required to Provide the Optimum Ombudsman Service by a New Public Service Ombudsman." This procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services, is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 22nd January 2016 at 17:00. Interested businesses should register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to participate, with final queries to be submitted by 13th January 2016.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector operations, service optimisation, or budget assessments. Businesses that are well-versed in providing high-quality consultancy services, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to compete for this contract. The consultancy will focus on identifying cost-effective solutions and resources required to ensure that the new PSO can meet public demand effectively while potentially realising efficiency savings, thereby presenting a valuable engagement for businesses aiming to expand within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Consultancy Services to Assess the Potential Resources Required to Provide the Optimum Ombudsman Service by a New Public Service Ombudsman

Notice Description

The Government has published its response to the consultation on creating a single Public Services Ombudsman (PSO) organisation which would take on the functions of the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman and Local Government Ombudsman. It proposes to bring forward draft legislation to this effect by the end of the current Parliamentary session. It is a vital piece of the legislative process to understand what resources must be set aside to deliver a high quality, cost-effective service available to all complainants. Within the context of the service that the PSO must deliver, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) requires consultancy support to provide an assessment of the potential resources required to support the delivery of the proposed new Public Services Ombudsman organisation, based on the provision of the optimum ombudsman service. The objective of this Contract is to provide expert consultancy advice to assist Executives from the Local Government Ombudsman and the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman, to reach a view on the budget that would be needed to provide a high quality service to the public which meets the predicted level of demand and makes the most of opportunities to reduce costs via efficiency savings through the creation of a new organisation. Additional information: To participate in this procurement, Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, you will need to express an interest in this procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name of this procurement - Contract for Consultancy Services to Assess the Potential Resources Required to Provide the Optimum Ombudsman Service by a New Public Service Ombudsman * the reference CPD/004/116/078 * the name of the registered supplier; and * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will then process this email and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The deadline date for receipt of final outstanding requests for clarification will be 13/01/2016 at 12:00hrs. The deadline for the receipt of proposals is 17:00hrs on 22/01/2016 and therefore suppliers can register on the e-Sourcing Suite between the issue date of this Contracts Finder advert and the deadline date. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite please contact the Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1146df24-9eaa-409e-b6fa-d8ca4c209116
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2016 - 18 Mar 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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