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ESG Research & External Relations Support

ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE

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28 Feb 2024 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has awarded a contract for ESG Research & External Relations Support, valued at £35,000, with Ipsos MORI UK Ltd as the supplier. The procurement process was of limited nature, using a competitive quotation method. The contract period is from January 29, 2024, to April 30, 2024, with the tender period ending on January 9, 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the business services category.

This tender by ACAS presents an opportunity for businesses, especially in services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to engage in projects related to ESG. The competitive quotation process below threshold makes it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses interested in collaborating on ESG insights and engagement projects should consider this opportunity to contribute to sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESG Research & External Relations Support

Notice Description

Acas seeks proposals from external partners who can support our insight and engagement work on ESG. This includes preparing a report on 'the S in ESG' (its thematic elements, the importance of 'the S' to corporate, economic, and social value and risk and its relevance to productivity). You will help us create a conversation among key stakeholders that highlights the material value and risks in the S to give them higher prominence within sustainability reporting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1cf56e8-dc9c-4d10-9b3e-314d9b21b7f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 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
ADVISORY, CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE
Contact Name
Cedric Shillingford
Contact Email
ctasheira@acas.org.uk
Contact Phone
03301093836

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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