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UK SBS - CR20012 - Business Survey: Retail Businesses' Experience of Using Digital Platforms

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited initiated a tender for the project titled "UK SBS - CR20012 - Business Survey: Retail Businesses' Experience of Using Digital Platforms." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy, with an industry classification of CPV code 73200000. Located in Swindon, England, the procurement method used was selective, under a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender has concluded as of February 24, 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £49,906.64, and the contract period spans from March 2, 2020, to June 1, 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have experience in market and economic research, especially related to digital platforms. Companies that specialise in research methodologies and understand harmful practices affecting retail businesses could be well-positioned to compete. By getting involved in such initiatives, businesses can enhance their service offerings, demonstrate their expertise in the sector, and potentially forge important relationships with public sector agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - CR20012 - Business Survey: Retail Businesses' Experience of Using Digital Platforms

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday, 24th February 2020 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement: This project aims to understand the experience of using digital platforms for businesses of all sizes. For example, we wish to understand how and why they use platforms, and whether they use multiple platforms. In particular, the project aims to deliver evidence on the scale and extent of harmful practices used by digital platforms at the detriment of retail business users. Such practices can worsen outcomes for consumers, for example reducing choice and/or quality. This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition document. Additional information: 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baccb229-a352-4b55-9393-e1b216715fcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9697fdc8-f4b2-4ece-96a2-75335c16756e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,906 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,906 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 6-12 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 1FL
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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