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23 Mar 2018 at 09:52

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22 Mar 2018 at 15:41

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated the BIS Research and Evaluation Framework tender, intended for procuring high-quality research and evaluation services. This framework is categorized under market and economic research, operating within the UK and available to various government departments. The tender period concluded on 8 May 2015, while the overall contract will run from 2 January 2016 to 2 January 2020, with a total contract value of £90 million and a minimum value of £40 million. The procurement process follows a selective method and is compliant with EU regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and evaluation services. Firms specialising in market research, analytical services, and consultancy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete for contracts under this framework. Given the provision for multiple lots, businesses can apply for one or more areas of expertise, which encourages a diverse range of proposals from various consultancy firms, ensuring a robust competition for the contracts available.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BIS Research and Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

The BIS Research and Evaluation Framework will allow the procurement of research and evaluation services from a pre-selected group of service providers without going through a full procurement process. The Framework complies with EU rules and is available to BIS and other Departments and agencies. It replaces the current Framework Agreement, which has been running since 1 January 2012 and will end on 1 January 2016. This has been widely used and well received by BIS analysts. With no other Framework in place which suit BIS requirements, a new Framework is being commissioned to ensure that BIS continues to have access to high quality, efficient research and evaluation service providers. The new Framework will run from 2 January 2016 to 2 January 2020. The Framework establishes the terms and conditions under which the customer can enter into contracts for specified services. It offers high quality research and evaluation service providers under 8 service areas detailed below. These are core areas of activity for BIS. These cover a wide range of methodological expertise. We also want to draw on specialist expertise in a wide range of policy areas. We recognise that not all organisations will have that detailed specialist knowledge. You may apply for 1 or more than 1 lot Additional information: To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing Please note this can take up to 24 hours Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk: Freephone: +44 3450103503 email: supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4596628b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b4c65-5e39-4b92-8ea4-0c769276c48a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2016 - 2 Jan 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Shared Business Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
79
Supplier Names

AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited

ALERON PARTNERS LIMITED

AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd

ANDALUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Adroit Economics Limited

BDRC Continental

Belmana Ltd

Beyond C Ltd

BMG Research Ltd

Cambridge Econometrics

Cambridge Policy Consultants Ltd

Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion

Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services LLP

CFE Research

Communicate Research

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE)

Data Build Research and Solutions Ltd

York Consulting LLP

DJS Research

Economic Insight

Ecorys UK Limited

EVERFI Limited

Eunomia

Frontier Economics Limited

GfK NOP Ltd

Government Actuary's Department

Grant Thornton UK LLP

HOST RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SERVICES LLP

ICF Consulting Services Limited

IFF Research

Institute for Employment Studies

Institute for Fiscal Studies

IRIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED

London Economics

Middlesex University

Miller Research (Uk) Ltd

Ipsos MORI

National Centre for Social Research

National Institute of Economic and Social Research

National Learning and Work Institute

NOTTINGHAM CONSULTANTS LIMITED

OMB Research Ltd

OPINION LEADER RESEARCH LTD.

Opinion Panel LTD (YouthSight)

Optimisa Research

ORC International

Opinion Research Services Ltd

Ove Arup & Partners Ltd

Oxera Consulting LLP

Pye Tait Consulting

QinetiQ Limited

Quadrangle Research Group Limited

RAND Europe Community Interest Company

RCU Limited

RS Consulting Ltd t/a Breaking Blue

RSM PACEC Limited

Sheffield Hallam University

SQW Limited

ST. CHAD'S COLLEGE

Technopolis Limited

The Behavioural Change Company Ltd

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford

Korn Ferry (UK) Limited

Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited

TNS UK Ltd

Trends Business Research Limited

UCL Consultants Ltd

University of Derby

University of Essex

University of Hull

The University Of Kent

University of Leicester

University of Plymouth

University of Sheffield

University of Sussex

University of Warwick

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER (TRADING) LIMITED

Warwick Economics & Development Ltd

YouGov Plc

Further Information

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