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Commissioning consultants to identify best practice relating to inclusive selection processes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Feb 2023 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for commissioning consultants to identify best practices relating to inclusive selection processes. The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category with additional specialization in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The contract has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126. The contract period is from 21st November 2022 to 27th March 2023, with a total value of £48,500. The buying organization, located in SWINDON, England, used a selective procurement method by calling off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations to contribute their expertise. Businesses specializing in research and consultancy services in the UK, especially those familiar with inclusive selection processes and market research, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period offers a timeline for interested parties to plan and submit their proposals, aligning with the buying organization's goal of identifying best practices in the specified areas. VCSE organizations with relevant experience and capabilities can leverage this opportunity to showcase their contributions to societal development through research and advisory services.

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Notice Title

Commissioning consultants to identify best practice relating to inclusive selection processes

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-627db748-f9cb-4c3c-87b3-09479a02f29d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6cb5b9-bb56-459c-8aa1-da938acb4387
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2022 - 27 Mar 2023 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
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
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

CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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