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PS23228 - Collective Conciliation Evaluation

UK SBS

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05 Oct 2023 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK SBS has awarded a contract to the National Centre for Social Research for the project titled "PS23228 - Collective Conciliation Evaluation." The procurement process was carried out through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 framework for Research & Insights services. The contract, valued at £121,000 GBP, aims to evaluate Acas' collective conciliation service for resolving employment disputes. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on September 1, 2023, with a contract period spanning from September 25, 2023, to June 28, 2024, with the contract currently active.

This contract presents an opportunity for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specialized in research and development services and consultancy. SMEs are suited to compete in this procurement process. The project location is spread across various territories and the UK, providing a wide scope for potential suppliers. The successful supplier, National Centre for Social Research, will work closely with Acas to deliver the evaluation of the collective conciliation service. Interested businesses can explore similar frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems to access future contracting opportunities in the specified industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23228 - Collective Conciliation Evaluation

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 Acas (The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) is seeking proposals from suppliers to undertake a robust evaluation of its collective conciliation service; one of the primary services offered by Acas, for resolving employment disputes between employers, trade unions and other representative bodies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caba9674-ac87-414a-bc10-8325ca73762b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47bc6ce-c632-4e7b-9e0a-4882758a2018
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 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 SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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