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PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research

BEIS

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20 Oct 2023 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for Qualitative research on business payment practices across sectors. The procurement process was completed through a mini competition under the CCS LVPS DPS. The contract, titled "PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research," falls under the services category and involves understanding payment practices variations. The procurement method used was selective by calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period will run from October 19, 2023, to May 31, 2024, with a tender end date of September 29, 2023. The business opportunity is suitable for SMEs.

The awarded contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in providing research and development services in consultancy. Companies with expertise in understanding sector-specific payment practices would be well-suited for this tender. BEIS in Swindon, England, is the contracting authority leading this procurement process. The contract provides valuable insights into sectoral payment differences and offers a chance for service suppliers to contribute to this research area. The tender deadline was September 29, 2023, with the contract spanning from October 19, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

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Notice Title

PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS LVPS DPS Brief Description of Requirement Qualitative research to understand how and why business payment practices differ across sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cae95c40-5611-46db-ba88-e9b054f196d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13bda6-5aa3-466c-935b-3f29780ce51b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,988 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024 6-12 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
BEIS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

I.F.F RESEARCH

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