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UK SBS PS17028 DIT Survey Methods Training

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Feb 2017 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the tender titled "UK SBS PS17028 DIT Survey Methods Training," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is based in Swindon, England. The tender phase is labelled as "active," with the closing date for submissions set for 6th March 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 14th March 2017 and conclude on 31st May 2017. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers, especially those specialising in survey methodologies, data analysis, and research methodologies. Companies that provide educational services to public sector personnel, particularly in economics and statistics, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly encouraged to submit proposals, reflecting the buyer's commitment to fostering diverse supplier engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS17028 DIT Survey Methods Training

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** **THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 06th MARCH 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER** This requirement is designed to train and up-skill DIT economists, statisticians, social researchers and operational researchers to be able to commission high profile surveys of businesses such as UK Trade and Investment Performance and Impact Monitoring Survey (PIMS) , Small Business Survey (SBS) etc. Please refer to annex A which includes links to these surveys. It is essential that DIT analysts have sufficient skills and knowledge of survey methodology where the business is the unit of analysis to lead on the large studies that are due to be commissioned. DIT is currently commissioning high profile surveys as part of their research work to understand characteristics of the exporter population, the key drivers of businesses' success in exporting and how to better support and attract investments in the UK. With these information and feedback, DIT would be able to improve the quality of the services offered to businesses. In particular, analysts need to be aware of the best practice associated with surveying businesses, to make a step change improvement in the validity of the large business surveys DIT commission. For this reason, it is essential for this requirement to focus on survey methods with the business at the center of the unit of analysis. This training should therefore deliver the following: 1. Provide a comprehensive understanding of the full survey research process and questionnaire design 2. Provide an in-depth understanding of the different ways of conducting survey research and how to target the right respondents in business surveys 3. Enhance skills in analysing survey data, coding, classification and deriving confidence interval 4. DIT analysts become well-informed customers of contractors and proficient procurers of survey research Overall the training should provide analysts with a stronger understanding of the key survey methodological process and issues and also provide a common platform for departmental consistency in survey methods. Additionally, we are looking for a proposal for a separate training session on multivariate analysis in survey methods. The participants will be analysts with a background in economics and statistical analysis. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6e68748-3460-43dc-977c-dca822b5be5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04b73ce-7e1a-455f-b7a9-b8020bf46d56
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2LR
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
Haydon Wick
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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