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BE23236 - A deliberative citizens' panel on: An accessible, attractive and affordable vision of delivering Net Zero from a household perspective

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Apr 2025 at 10:04

AwardUpdate

27 Nov 2024 at 11:06

AwardUpdate

06 Sep 2024 at 07:53

Award

18 Apr 2024 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has awarded a contract titled "BE23236 - A deliberative citizens' panel on: An accessible, attractive and affordable vision of delivering Net Zero from a household perspective." This procurement falls under the industry categories of research and development services and related consultancy services, as well as business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method employed was selective, and the process involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS), particularly RM6126 Research and Insights DPS using specific filters for deliberative research. The contract, valuing £265,000, was awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Limited, a large-scale organisation based in London, with the contract period spanning from 19 February 2024 to 31 October 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research methods and data collection, particularly those experienced in qualitative and deliberative research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are deemed suitable for this opportunity, fostering inclusivity for diverse business entities. The procurement focuses on facilitating community engagement in climate action discussions, thereby presenting opportunities for businesses to contribute to significant social impact projects and collaborate with governmental bodies on pressing environmental issues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE23236 - A deliberative citizens' panel on: An accessible, attractive and affordable vision of delivering Net Zero from a household perspective

Notice Description

This is an award notice and not a call for competition. The Climate Change Committee had a requirement to procure an organisation to convene a citizens panel to discuss and explore what an accessible, attractive and affordable vision of delivering Net Zero looks like from a household perspective. This project was procured via RM6126 Research and Insights DPS using the following filters: Research Methods > Data Collection Method (qual specific) > Deliberative Research

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc4ee337-ad5c-48a7-a76b-2240e28cda6f
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
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£294,047 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,094 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 2-3 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
Rhedyn Griffiths
Contact Email
fmprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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