Award

CS20291 ACAS Development of Data Strategy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

28 Apr 2021 at 13:12

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

07 Aug 2020 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2020 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently managing a contract for the development of a data strategy by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), with the reference title "CS20291 ACAS Development of Data Strategy." This procurement falls under the industry categories of development consultancy and business management consultancy services, located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and although details about current status are omitted, the contracting authority completed the award process as of September 18, 2020, with the contract effective from September 21, 2020, through December 31, 2020. The total contract value is £26,025, and all tender submissions were due by August 14, 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), with expertise in analytical support and data strategy development. Companies that can demonstrate a strong capability in delivering effective data insights and analysis will find a conducive environment to grow through this project, as Acas aims to tailor its services to meet the needs of specific user groups, thereby enhancing their business planning processes. This project includes recommendations for strategic adjustments and emphasizes the importance of accurate data management in shaping effective public policies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS20291 ACAS Development of Data Strategy

Notice Description

*** PLEASE NOTE this is a contract award notice, not a call for competition *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 14th August 2020 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: Acas is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). We provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on: * employment rights * best practice and policies * resolving workplace conflict As part of our business planning process, Acas has identified data and insight as one of its core objectives. Data and analysis is seen as a key enabler to success, supporting the drive to be an organisation that operates effectively to deliver its vision of making working life better for everyone in Britain. Good quality data and information, handled well and available quickly will enable Acas to develop services tailored more closely to specific user groups. Implementation of a data strategy will help Acas to meet its 2020-23 business plan objective 3b to 'use insight to tailor our services more effectively to specific audiences' and enable the organisation to make effective evidence-based decisions in support of business planning, using data to validate assumptions on which proposals are founded. Additionally, good quality data and information provide value to others outside of Acas (e.g. BEIS), in line with Aim 3 'influencing employment policy and debate'; and our ambition 'to increase our influence on public policy and the world of work. Acas is therefore looking for external analytical support to develop an overarching data strategy. Acas require Expertise to help inform and shape the vision for the use of data and insights in Acas. We are looking for analysts to work with us to turn our ambitions into a clear vision that recognises the size and scope of the issue which we're trying to address. With recommendations on how to get from where we are now to where we want to be, with particular attention to the near term priorities. The contract duration shall be for a period of approximately three months, from September to December 2020. For full details of the requirement please refer to the Invitation to Quote documentation available to download from Contracts Finder and the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. 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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 32VQ8X967Z 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. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d827be9-728a-4148-9ae6-75b878dcd690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abf659d-d333-4e27-978d-62545b9b4300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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

MIME CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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