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PS24135 - UKRI Stakeholder Perceptions Research 2024-26

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "PS24135 - UKRI Stakeholder Perceptions Research 2024-26" was conducted by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Swindon, England. This process belongs to the "Research and development consultancy services" category, under CPV classification 73200000, and includes additional classifications in market research and statistical services. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender period ended on 21st June 2024. Following this, the award was confirmed with a contract starting on 8th August 2024 and concluding on 31st December 2025. IFF Research Limited was awarded the contract valued at £50,000 on 26th July 2024, aimed at analysing stakeholder perceptions related to UKRI's strategies and operations.

This contract presents business growth opportunities primarily for firms involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those adept at market and economic research, polling, and statistics. Organisations with capabilities in analysing complex stakeholder insights and those listed or capable of being listed under the specified dynamic purchasing system (DPS RM6126) would find it advantageous. With a focus on UKRI's strategic operations, companies that can offer in-depth analysis and present actionable insights regarding public services' effectiveness and community engagement would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this especially appealing given their eligibility, allowing them to leverage their niche expertise in stakeholder engagement within the UK's public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24135 - UKRI Stakeholder Perceptions Research 2024-26

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. UKRI wish to conduct stakeholder perceptions analysis to understand a range of key issues including: * How UKRI is delivering against expectations among our communities * Perceptions of UKRI's current strengths and weaknesses, its effectiveness and efficiency * Familiarity with our vision, mission and ambitions for the future (the UKRI 5-year Strategy) * How strong our external relationships are and where there are gaps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7153f0-ec38-4776-bcc0-913464800fec
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
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
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
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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