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PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation

UK SBS

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by UK SBS, pertains to a research project titled "PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation." The industry category is research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was performed through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 5 July 2024, with the contract period running from 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the award update stage, with an award amount of GBP 38,220 granted to Basis Social Limited. Key dates include the award date on 22 July 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 14 August 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services geared towards workplace dispute resolution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the specified suitability considerations. The project's focus on early conciliation mechanisms could offer growth opportunities for companies with expertise in employment law, conflict resolution, and organisational behaviour. As the research aims to enhance the effectiveness of services provided by Acas, businesses with innovative approaches to conflict management may find this project an especially suitable match for their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement At Acas, our purpose is clear. We exist to make working life better for everyone by promoting healthy working relationships and addressing disputes and conflict in the workplace with a specific focus on reducing the cost of conflict in the workplace. The Acas conciliation service we provide is vital in achieving our purpose. Acas promotes the early resolution of claims to the Employment Tribunal (ET) in order to avoid a dispute escalating to a full hearing, by means of its conciliation service. Acas Individual Conciliation incorporates both Early Conciliation (EC) (which happens before formal notification to the Employment Tribunal is made by the claimant on an ET1 form) and Post-ET1 conciliation, which happens after the ET1 form has been submitted (more detail on this is given in the next section). 'Individual' is used to distinguish the service from Collective Conciliation, Acas's longstanding service for resolving collective employment disputes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393dd876-60ed-458c-9ed7-728ce87dda9b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,220 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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 SBS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BASIS SOCIAL

Further Information

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