Tender

Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition

UK COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills is initiating a tender for the "Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition," classified under survey services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10:00 on 17 August. This project has a value range between £45,000 and £75,000, inclusive of VAT, and aims to engage services that can commence from 1 September 2015 and run until 31 January 2017. The tender invites applications from any eligible suppliers across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other specified regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and survey sector, particularly those specialising in social and economic research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the expected focus on innovative evaluation methodologies. Participating in this tender could aid in enhancing reputation and client networks while providing a chance to contribute to important employment initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for evaluation of the UK Futures Programme Competition. Please note that the deadline time for UKCES receipt of tenders is 10:00 on 17 August. The contract values of PS45,000 to PS75,000 are including VAT Additional information: Please note that the deadline time for UKCES receipt of tenders is 10:00 on 17 August. The contract values of PS45,000 to PS75,000 are including VAT How to apply UKCES will not discuss this tender with individual suppliers as this could result in unintentionally giving them an unfair advantage. All questions must be submitted by email to tenders@ukces.org.uk prior to the deadline for questions. The response to questions will NOT be sent to individual suppliers, but will be published on Contracts Finder as a document attached to the relevant Opportunity. Any questions submitted after the deadline for questions will not be answered. Submissions should be made by email to tenders@ukces.org.uk by the deadline date and time advertised in the tender document. e-mails should be no greater than 10MB in size, any emails which are bordering on the 10MB size limit MAY NOT reach the Tenders mail box and therefore cannot be considered. All submissions which reach the Tenders mail box will trigger an automated email response confirming receipt. If you do not receive this automated email response your submission has NOT been received and you should contact tenders@ukces.org.uk immediately to discuss the problem. Late submissions will not be considered whatever the cause of the delay. UKCES will not reimburse any costs of preparing an application or for attending an interview.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7569c0c-8a1b-4f24-aaa8-f60b123d6053
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Jan 2017 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK COMMISSION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATH UPON DEARNE
Postcode
S63 5NB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Wath
Westminster Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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