Tender

CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

06 Jan 2017 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for "CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research," aimed at researching UK Governance within the Civil Service. This procurement falls under the research and development services sector and is specified to take place across various locations in the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Wales. The tender period is set to conclude on 25 January 2017, while the contract, which may last for 14 weeks with a possible extension of up to six months, is expected to commence on 6 February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in qualitative research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the contracted services involve conducting focus groups and delivering specified research event services. Businesses wishing to engage in this procurement must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest to ensure adequate preparation for the forthcoming Invitation to Tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research

Notice Description

The Authority wish to conduct qualitative research within the Civil Service on matters relating to UK Governance. The Civil Service is currently creating new learning packages to increase civil servants knowledge of matters relating to UK Governance. In order to understand current knowledge levels and enablers for behavioural change we wish to conduct qualitative research. We envisage this could be best achieved via appointing an external provider to assist in the delivery of a series of focus groups. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of research event services. The Services are described in detail within Appendix B, Statement of Requirements. The contract will be for a 14 week period. The Authority has the option to extend for up to 6 months. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ac64cc-fecf-4010-8865-60fa26c4b937
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2017 - 16 May 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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