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West of England Childcare Research

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Jan 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for "West of England Childcare Research," aimed at addressing challenges in the early years sector in Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. Categorised under research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000), this tender was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £29,903 awarded to Amber Publications & Training Ltd. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with relevant dates including a tender period ending on 5 December 2024 and a contract period from 16 December 2024 to 21 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research consultancy services, especially those focusing on early childhood education and policy development. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender's emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprise suitability. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain substantial visibility, and contribute to impactful policy research in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

West of England Childcare Research

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority is looking to commission research to further inform policy proposals which aim to tackle challenges the early years sector faces in the region (Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d3356cb-d269-4a96-ade4-8f64ad73f2b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d13f59b-9bec-447f-bb6e-1f195d8169c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,903 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Darron Jones
Contact Email
darron.jones@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01174286210

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBER PUBLICATIONS & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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