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PS21098 - Groceries Code Adjudicator - Groceries Sector Survey

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) project "PS21098 - Groceries Sector Survey" has been awarded by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This engagement falls under the Research and Development and associated Consultancy Services category, specifically market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The procurement process followed a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS and has now reached the award stage. The contract, initially set to end on January 16, 2024, has been extended to January 16, 2026, with a revised total contract value of £123,000, excluding VAT. Key dates include multiple updates, the latest being on August 27, 2024. The project is geographically centred in the United Kingdom and provides ongoing opportunities for suppliers to contribute vitally to GCA’s annual groceries sector survey since 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on market and economic research or consultancy services. Companies, especially SMEs, engaged in generating insights through surveys and data analytics will find this tender aligned with their service offerings. Participation in this tender allows businesses to collaborate with a large contracting authority like the UK Shared Business Services Limited, providing them visibility and potential further engagements. It is an excellent fit for businesses capable of offering confidential data gathering and analysis, aiding the GCA in closely monitoring retailer compliance and enhancing supplier relationships within the groceries sector.

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Notice Title

PS21098 - Groceries Code Adjudicator - Groceries Sector Survey

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS21098 [002] has been increased by PS30,750.00, the total contract value has been amended to PS123,000.00 excluding VAT. The contract end date has been varied from Thursday 16th January 2025 to Friday 16th January 2026. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6018 CCS Research Marketplace DPS. Brief Description of Requirement To help the GCA achieve its objectives suppliers, trade associations and other representative bodies are encouraged to confidentially provide the GCA with information and evidence about how the Retailers are treating their direct suppliers. The survey is one of the most important activities the GCA undertakes each year, providing a valuable opportunity for suppliers and other interested parties to tell the GCA confidentially about their experience. This in turn provides valuable information for the GCA to understand the most significant Code related issues and measure progress in Retailer behaviour. The GCA has conducted a groceries sector survey every year since 2014.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67336b57-cfc9-47fc-a2c5-747a619a4b61
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 16 Jan 2026 4-5 years
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
Robin Davis
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
000

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

YOUGOV

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