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UK SBS CR18148 Pay Comparability Study for UK Prison Staff

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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14 Feb 2019 at 13:44

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18 Oct 2018 at 13:31

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18 Oct 2018 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18148 Pay Comparability Study for UK Prison Staff" is initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), focusing on the research and development services industry. The tender is associated with the delivery of analysis for prison service roles, aimed at identifying pay comparators. The procurement is classified under the open procedure method, with bids submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The closing date for bid submissions was 13th November 2018, and the resultant contract period is set from 30th November 2018 to 28th February 2019, with the location specified as London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in pay studies and analysis methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender explicitly notes their suitability. Companies adept at developing criteria-based methodologies, particularly in the public sector context, will find this procurement highly relevant and an excellent avenue for expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CR18148 Pay Comparability Study for UK Prison Staff

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 13th November 2018 14:00PM DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The research objectives for this project are as follows: 1.Develop a criteria-based methodology to identify appropriate comparators to a range of specified prison service roles. 2.Identify suitable robust data sources that could be used to inform pay comparisons. 3.[Optional] Undertake an initial analysis of the pay of prison staff in comparison to the identified roles. a) Develop a suitable method for identifying appropriate comparator posts. * Comparators are required for the following prison service grades: 2, 3, 5, 8, 10/11 (OME will provide job descriptions for these roles). * The method might take account of job weight, key characteristics of prison service roles, information on the roles prison staff join from and leave the service to join etc - but the Review Body is open to proposals. * The method might include some form of scoring system, with a chosen threshold applied to assess whether potential comparator roles are a close enough 'fit' to prison service roles. * The method must be repeatable (e.g. the Review Body may wish to review the appropriateness of comparator roles every x years, and will wish to update the pay comparisons annually) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f5bea2-02a6-4e7a-99dc-025d401f634c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ebb80de-cc9f-4048-b950-910a0d36c4d8
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
SME

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
£30,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCOMES DATA RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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