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UK SBS - PS21218 - Qualitative business research to support subscriptions regulations design

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

08 Feb 2022 at 17:04

Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2021 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buying organisation, which is based in Swindon, England. The contract, titled "UK SBS - PS21218 - Qualitative business research to support subscriptions regulations design," falls under the industry category of research and development services. This contract is currently in the award stage, with the award date noted as 11th January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 15th December 2021 and will conclude on 11th February 2022. The total value of the contract is £40,000, with the tenders having been accepted until 11:00 am on 22nd November 2021 using an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in market and economic research, particularly those that can analyse direct costs and business adjustments in response to regulatory changes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, provided they have the capability to deliver qualitative business research tailored to support subscriptions regulations. This is a chance for businesses to leverage their expertise in research and consultancy to influence regulatory impact assessments and contribute to significant regulatory changes affecting the broader market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21218 - Qualitative business research to support subscriptions regulations design

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11:00am on Monday, 22nd November 2021. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this work is to understand - the types and size of direct costs and other new expenditure that businesses might incur in implementing the changes the Department is considering. - the types of adjustments businesses might make to their operations or consumer offers in response to the changes. - how these costs and adjustments vary between different types of businesses, distinguished by size and sector. The results of this analysis will be used to: - Inform the final regulatory impact assessment to support Parliament in deciding whether to move forward with the proposed regulations and the impacts they would have on businesses and consumers. - Act as evidence for monitoring the results of the regulatory changes, to compare actual adjustments businesses had to make in response to the regulatory changes to what business expectations had been beforehand. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ. 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: JV55V8G984 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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-bf8eb836-6d10-494d-af06-83efe8c2abe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f6cbac-c030-43c9-8f05-79d63d6a7451
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
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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