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Future of Advice Service -Future Design Transformation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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13 Dec 2023 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the project "Future of Advice Service -Future Design Transformation" under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS. The contract, valued at £98,877.5 GBP, was awarded to I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 18th December 2023 to 29th March 2024.

This contract opportunity, targeted at providing advice services, falls under the main procurement category of services. Businesses in the fields of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments, mergers and acquisition services, financial consultancy, human resources management consultancy services, and evaluation consultancy services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The buying organisation, UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, is based in Swindon, England, and the tender is expected to create growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

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Notice Title

Future of Advice Service -Future Design Transformation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement As the lead directorate for Advice Services, ACAS play a key role in providing front line, customer facing advice, gathering data on advice trends especially emerging advice trends and support the work of other services, both internally and externally. The proposed work would have a positive impact across multiple service areas. A comprehensive review will ensure Acas's Advice Service is meeting customer needs, maximising our Reach and Impact, and providing good value for taxpayers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c16890ca-a5e7-4dac-aff2-07f1c496357b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0b2523e-76ef-4cf0-a520-e10cdffbbcc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,877 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Professional Services
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

I.F.F RESEARCH

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