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CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies globally and the benefits that accrue from recognition in those countries.

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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17 May 2021 at 13:03

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08 Dec 2020 at 11:26

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17 Nov 2020 at 09:51

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06 Oct 2020 at 10:27

Award

06 Oct 2020 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the project titled "CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies". This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as research and development consultancy services. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, which took place following a review of the domestic regulatory landscape to devise the optimal UK legislative approach. The contract period began on 15th July 2020 and ended on 30th September 2020, with a contract value of £85,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on market and economic research. Businesses with expertise in desk research, stakeholder engagement, and the capability to analyse academic studies would be particularly well-suited to participate in future similar projects, potentially driving growth through increased government collaborations.

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Notice Title

CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies globally and the benefits that accrue from recognition in those countries.

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition, this is a direct award via CR15025 Research & Evaluation Framework Lot 5** TINS is reviewing the domestic regulatory landscape, to determine the optimal UK approach to legislation in this area. There is a possibility that legislation will be introduced in September to begin to establish a domestic legal framework. To support this work and timeline, TINS requires large volumes of desk research (using publicly available information, impact assessments and academic studies), plus some engagement with stakeholder groups.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9afe790-295f-4774-9e36-944fcb8f4661
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
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

SQW

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