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Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service, a division of the Cabinet Office, based in Liverpool, England. This contract, categorised under Social research services (CPV code 79315000), was conducted as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded on 21st January 2025, with the contract period running from 24th February 2025 to 30th June 2025. The award, valued at £30,374 GBP, was granted to The Public Service Consultants Limited on 18th February 2025 and published on 20th March 2025.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in socio-legal research, especially those focusing on equality and discrimination studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were identified as suitable contenders in the initial tender criteria, highlighting opportunities for diverse business participation. Companies with expertise in legal, sociological, and policy research may find this type of contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their footprint in public sector research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of socio-legal research into equal pay and combined discrimination - Lot 2

Notice Description

The contract is to deliver socio-legal research into discrimination on the basis of combined protected characteristics for the Office for Equality of Opportunity based in Cabinet Office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f40ca78-99da-4c87-9175-547234cdb8fc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,374 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,374 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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