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PS21121 - Help to Grow - Digital Evaluation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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25 Jan 2022 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PS21121 - Help to Grow - Digital Evaluation" contract has been completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is located in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and was conducted using a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2021, and the contract officially commenced on 14th January 2022, with an end date set for 31st March 2025. The total value of the awarded contract was £1,559,789, with RSM UK Consulting LLP identified as the successful supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital technology consultancy and evaluation services. Companies that can assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and implementing their digital technology needs are particularly well-suited to participate in related future tenders. The initiative to provide digital technology vouchers to SMEs highlights the potential for market expansion in the digital consultancy sector, enabling firms to capitalise on government support aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within the SME sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21121 - Help to Grow - Digital Evaluation

Notice Description

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Help to Grow: Digital will provide information and advice to SMEs to help them understand their digital technology needs. The platform will also offer a digital technology voucher that provides SMEs with a discount of up to PS5,000, covering up to 50% of the cost of a technology solution from a pre-approved list for up to a year. The voucher is intended to support up to 100,000 SMEs over three years and will launch in Autumn 2021. An evaluator will join the programme ahead of launch to produce data collection tools and conduct process evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83c2082c-17d4-4ea6-b170-56f82902f4df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3593aa25-ea13-4d0c-aaa4-2ad07440c0a6
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,559,789 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

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