Planning

Help us to find a new name for our Mystery Shopper Service

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Apr 2018 at 10:30

Planning

10 Apr 2018 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Help us to find a new name for our Mystery Shopper Service". This initiative falls under the industry category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies, and includes additional classifications such as telecommunications and security equipment. The engagement end date for the survey related to this tender is set for 25 April 2018, and all responses will help to better describe the service offered. The aim is to create a more recognisable name for the service that aids suppliers in submitting concerns regarding public sector procurement practices.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in branding, market research, and digital services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector organisations that can provide insights into improving service visibility. Companies with expertise in public procurement processes and those able to analyse supplier feedback will be well-positioned to contribute to this initiative, ultimately fostering growth within the public sector market space.

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Notice Title

Help us to find a new name for our Mystery Shopper Service

Notice Description

CCS provides an important service which offers a route to suppliers to anonymously raise concerns about potential poor practice in public sector procurement. Currently this is known as the Mystery Shopper service. Feedback has told us that the this name does not describe what we do well and users have experienced difficulty in finding us online. To help us find a new name, we have put together a short survey to find out what suppliers and buyers like you think about the service. We want to create a new name which: describes the service better, supports users when searching for it, increases awareness of this important service to encourage suppliers to use it The survey can be accessed using the link provided at the end of this Notice (Other information, Attachments) and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until 25 April. All concerns submitted via the service are investigated by CCS and recommendations are made to the public sector buyer on how to remedy the specific problem. This could mean adjusting a live procurement; recommending a change on a future procurement; or helping ensure suppliers get paid for work they have undertaken. The service is extremely important as it contributes to shaping public procurement policy allows us identify barriers that prevent SMEs from doing more business with the public sector. As such, we would be grateful if you could provide your invaluable feedback and appreciate your time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f2247e4-0b0f-40fb-adbb-abc560eca1f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40f5429b-951b-411f-8768-dcdbab4c790c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Sean Smith
Contact Email
sean.smith@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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