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S&I-046 - Social Cohesion Research - Part 1

NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE

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24 Dec 2024 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The National Citizen Service has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "S&I-046 - Social Cohesion Research - Part 1", classified under CPV code 73210000 for Research consultancy services. The contract, worth £49,180.80, focuses on research into social cohesion and invites delivery to multiple locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. The process followed a "competitive quotation (below threshold)" procurement method with a tender period that ended on 31st October 2024 and a contract period starting on 16th December 2024 until 31st March 2025, marking the procurement stage as Award.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement scope ensures that businesses from various geographies can participate and deliver, thus broadening the market reach and fostering international collaborations. Saul Parker Consulting Limited, trading as The Good Side, has been awarded this contract, showcasing the opportunity for businesses that align with the National Citizen Service’s requirements for strategic research into social cohesion.

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Notice Title

S&I-046 - Social Cohesion Research - Part 1

Notice Description

Research into social cohesion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4393dc39-768d-4ac2-ba8a-9fc65e12d395
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a60fce-d6c1-4f94-b966-92936a88ae45
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE
Contact Name
Sarah White
Contact Email
procurement@ncstrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2A 1JF
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Without
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAUL PARKER CONSULTING LIMITED T/A THE GOOD SIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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