Planning

Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication

CABINET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 14:24

Planning

06 Dec 2019 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication". This initiative is focused on the industry category of data analysis services, with the aim to monitor and improve the quality of data related to tenders and awards published on Contracts Finder. Key dates include a deadline for supplier bid packs on 13 December 2019, and the requirement for suppliers to be on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by 9 January 2020. The sourcing event is anticipated to commence on 13 January 2020 in Norwich, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and related fields, such as research services and general business services including law and consulting. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute toward improving public sector data transparency while potentially expanding their portfolio in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication

Notice Description

Cabinet Office wishes to engage a supplier to monitor the publication of tenders and awards on Contracts Finder in order to improve the quality of data. Legislation requires UK bodies to publish procurement and contracting data on two key websites; Tenders Electronic Daily (OJEU) for procurement above the EU publication threshold and to Contracts Finder for the majority of non-devolved public procurement above certain low-value thresholds (set out in Part 4 of the Public Contracts Regulations). Similar portals exist for publication of opportunities by devolved functions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are a large number of regional/specialist portals where opportunities are also advertised. Areas of interest Procurement activity that isn't advertised on Contracts Finder The Authority seeks to determine the extent of in scope procurement activity that is not published on Contracts Finder. Awarded Opportunities The Authority seeks to determine the extent of the gap between awarded opportunities and publication on Contracts Finder. Publication of above threshold Contract notices and awards to Contracts Finder The Authority seeks to determine the extent of the gap between publication on Tenders Electronic Daily and publication on Contracts Finder. Publication of tender documents and Contract documents on Contracts Finder It is a policy requirement that central Government bodies, their NDPBs and Agencies publish tender documents and contract documents (attached to opportunity and award notices, respectively) on Contracts Finder. We would like to determine the extent to which this policy is being followed. Optional Requirements Optional - Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) Code Use To establish the extent to which the CPV codes used on Contracts Finder notices is inconsistent with the notice description. Optional - Other data issues The Authority would also welcome input on the information required to address other data quality issues that may be impacting our stakeholders' ability to drive value from Contracts Finder data. A full description is attached. Route to Market The Authority intends to run a call off competition from the CCS's Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a bid pack for registration on the DPS available at: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research The Authority recommends that suppliers submit bid packs by 13 December 2019 (to allow time for assessment for admission to the DPS and for any clarifications to be resolved). Suppliers must be on the DPS by 9 January 2020 to be considered for this requirement. The Authority anticipates commencing the sourcing event on the Research Marketplace DPS on 13 January 2020. For any issues with registration please contact: Email: researchmarketplace@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0845 299 2994 Or use the "Contact Us" tab at the foot of the Supplier Registration Service (SRS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6841b26c-9834-49bd-b86a-87aeb7ab8625
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research 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
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2020Expired
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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0HS
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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