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Review from first principles of the value of National Occupational Standards (NOS) to employers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the project titled "Review from first principles of the value of National Occupational Standards (NOS) to employers," which falls under the market and economic research industry category. The contract, valued at £49,975, was awarded to York Consulting LLP, with the award made on 1 April 2015 and the contract period running until 30 September 2015. The project, situated in London, focused on evaluating the value of National Occupational Standards, exploring potential alternatives, and understanding associated costs and benefits.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and research sectors, particularly those that specialise in occupational standards and economic evaluations. Companies with expertise in research methodologies and a comprehensive understanding of National Occupational Standards would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is conducive to their involvement.

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Notice Title

Review from first principles of the value of National Occupational Standards (NOS) to employers

Notice Description

Review from first principles of the value of National Occupational Standards (NOS) to employers, whether there are better alternatives, and the associated costs, benefits and limitations. Requires understanding of NOS, their history and stakeholders, the way they are implemented, and why they have limited reach, plus capacity to assess alternatives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76e90a24-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb891cbe-0b2f-4825-9e1a-d3b979b7c625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 30 Sep 2015 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

YORK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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