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VCSE Public Contracts Research Project

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT

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02 Feb 2021 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport is seeking to address the scale and nature of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in public service contracts through the "VCSE Public Contracts Research Project." This procurement, classified under research and development services, involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with an award value of £17,000. The contract commenced on 5th January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2021. The tender period ended on 4th January 2021.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and VCSE sectors. Companies able to demonstrate expertise in evaluating the role of VCSEs in public service delivery will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this research can enhance their visibility and credibility with governmental bodies while contributing to the understanding of the contribution of VCSEs in public contracts.

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Notice Title

VCSE Public Contracts Research Project

Notice Description

The Office of Civil Society (OCS) is commissioning the Supplier to research, in financial terms, what the scale and nature of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSEs) organisations is in delivering public service contracts in; 1. Central government 2. Wider public sector including Local Authorities and NHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-455f1d1f-a63e-4f7a-8649-c61c7e64a905
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2a4c5a6-0b31-4b95-ac04-4bf404ce9c24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUSSELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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