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OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). This contract, valued at £164,923.29, will address the gaps in the evidence base on business compliance costs with OPSS regulations. The project delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 30th January 2025 to 4th August 2025. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has moved to the award stage as of 7th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on regulatory compliance. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on detailed evidence and analysis. Winning such a contract could bolster a company's portfolio and credibility in government-related projects, fostering further growth and potential future collaborations with government departments.

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Notice Title

OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study

Notice Description

Notice of Award for the research project to address the gaps in OPSS's evidence base on the costs of Business Compliance with the regulations that OPSS holds policy responsibility for. 'Cost of Business Compliance' refers to the specific activities that businesses must undertake to bring a product to the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fe4b280-499e-4d06-8c95-d7548b0fcca5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9299d44-538c-4bc1-bf4e-6cfe325b39b0
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£164,923 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,923 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

IFF RESEARCH

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