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29 Jul 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ACAS27482 - MH Good Practice tender" has been concluded with the UK Shared Business Services Limited serving as the buying organisation. This award notice pertains to a selective procurement method conducted via a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The project involves a qualitative research service aimed at enhancing Acas's strategies for managing mental health-related absences. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 27th July 2026 and will run through 29th October 2027. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in health-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit as the procurement process accommodates these business types. Basis Social Limited (trading as The Social Agency), a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract valued at £69,730. The project's emphasis on mental health management aligns well with service providers capable of delivering impactful insights and strategic advice, thereby presenting a growth opportunity for businesses looking to establish themselves in the public sector research niche.

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Notice Title

ACAS27482 - MH Good Practice tender

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This ITT invites contractors to bid for a qualitative research project to help Acas better understand good practice in managing mental health related absence and enabling return to work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f13a5ab2-9caf-4920-b4c5-34667b8a6b48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d13c-7e06-496f-82b9-83f4a49b1e87
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, VCSE
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
£69,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
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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

BASIS SOCIAL LIMITED (TRADING AS THE SOCIAL AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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