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UK SBS CRCR19049 Using behavioural techniques to increase the uptake of flexible working

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Jul 2019 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the project titled "UK SBS CRCR19049 Using behavioural techniques to increase the uptake of flexible working." This research initiative, classified under the CPV code for research and development services, aims to investigate behavioural barriers to flexible working in the manufacturing and retail sectors. The contract, valued at £79,842.50, began on 22nd July 2019 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract awarded via a further competition on the CCS RM6004 framework. The services were primarily delivered at locations within London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in behavioural research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in economic studies and workplace behaviour analysis. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and interventions to encourage flexible working in the specified sectors will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited given the initiative's focus on experimental and observational research, enabling them to apply agile methodologies in collaboration with larger organisations like Kantar UK Limited, which has been confirmed as a supplier for the project.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CRCR19049 Using behavioural techniques to increase the uptake of flexible working

Notice Description

*** THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) had a requirement for research that aims to identify behavioural barriers to flexible working in manufacturing and retail and explore how they can be overcome to encourage employers to drive up flexible working. There is relatively little information about sector specific barriers in these sectors. This small-scale exploratory piece will aim to identify barriers and propose a series of behavioural interventions that can later be scaled up and tested more widely within these sectors. In the first instance, the objective would be to design a small-scale experimental project using observational techniques to design interventions in a small sample of businesses. Researchers would observe the environment as well as speak to staff to identify key behavioural and attitudinal barriers and then design some 'nudge interventions' that the businesses could take up and trial. This could be around how the businesses communicate; or working with line managers to set an example or look at making small changes to roles and responsibilities. Subject to business buy-in, some of the recommended behavioural interventions would then be tested with participating employers to assess their effectiveness in practice. The requirement was advertised on the CCS RM6004 behavioural research framework and was awarded via a further competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-692c8764-7a14-41c9-9554-2cb3f98a9a6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd6db3e4-72cd-44a7-8d7c-04b405c2d675
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,842 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

Further Information

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