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PS24105 - Assessing Students' Attitudes towards working on Network Infrastructure

DESNZ

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21 Jun 2024 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation DESNZ has awarded the contract for the project titled "PS24105 - Assessing Students' Attitudes towards working on Network Infrastructure" in the category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a procurement method detail of Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 13th May 2024, and the contract period is from 17th June 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This procurement process, managed by DESNZ, presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for companies offering research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to participate in this tender. The project aims to provide insights into the barriers and motivations of the future electricity networks workforce, creating space for innovative solutions and policy development within the networks sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24105 - Assessing Students' Attitudes towards working on Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** . This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This project will conduct research with the future electricity networks workforce and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. major networks employers) to provide evidence of the barriers and motivations of those with the relevant skills to working in the sector, so that steps can be taken to overcome barriers and to leverage motivations. This will include mixed methods research (surveys, interview/focus groups) with students studying relevant subjects, qualitative research with a group of recent graduates in relevant subjects who have gone into networks and nonnetworks roles, and qualitative research with other stakeholders such as major networks employers and educational institutions. This research will play a vital role in supporting long-term policy development for the networks sector and will also aim to provide insights in the nearer term to support existing government and industry commitments, including those announced in the Transmission Acceleration Action Plan.1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cfbf905-137d-4ac1-8d21-7f4ca451e228
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f496dd-d1dc-442b-9f74-9f10a7a91ec1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,938 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 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
DESNZ
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
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

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