Tender

CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Mar 2021 at 19:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), announced a tender titled "CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021". This procurement, classified under research and development services, is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 11:00 on Friday, 9th April 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 28th April 2021 and conclude on 29th September 2021. Interested suppliers should apply through the Delta eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted.

This opportunity presents growth potential primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and consultancy services. Companies experienced in data assessment, analysis, and dispute resolution methodologies will find this procurement particularly relevant. As UK SBS encourages innovative solutions to improve ACAS's service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of employment tribunal processes and conciliation services are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 9th April 2021 at 11:00. **Do not apply directly to the buyer** All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021. Overview: Acas has a longstanding statutory duty to promote the resolution of claims to the Employment Tribunal (ET) in order to avoid recourse to a full tribunal hearing. Under current arrangements this duty is provided in two parts - Early Conciliation (EC) and conciliation in Employment Tribunal applications, which occurs after an ET1 claim form is submitted ('post-ET1 conciliation'). In the vast majority of cases, prospective ET claimants are now required to contact Acas before a claim can be submitted to the ET, which gives Acas the opportunity to talk to claimants about the benefits of conciliation (although it is not mandatory to take up this offer). Early Conciliation is the service offered at this point, with the conciliation offered after a claim has been submitted to the ET known as 'post-ET1 conciliation'. In between these two stages, Acas can continue to work with parties in dispute, offer conciliation, and resolve matters so that the application to the Employment Tribunal might still be avoided (this is sometimes referred to as the "power period" since Acas have a "power" to offer conciliation as opposed to a statutory duty). Overarching aims and objectives The aim of this project is to improve the individual dispute resolution service in Acas. To do this the project has three components: Phase 1: Understand Service Goals and Priorities Phase 2: Understand the data Phase 3: Propose a costed programme of analysis Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal, please use the link https://deltaesourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and then follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement Reference: CR21044 using the Access Code: U6383XT4S5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8df571f-fcc3-45d5-8823-e7d8f77695f6
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 (below threshold)
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
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Apr 2021 - 29 Sep 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 1FL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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