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Buckinghamshire Council UKSPF People and Skills research

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jun 2024 at 14:43

Award Notice
Tender

29 Feb 2024 at 16:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the UKSPF People and Skills research project. The council aims to understand the barriers to employment in specific wards: Aylesbury North-West, Booker, Cressex, Castlefield, Totteridge, and Bowerdean. The contract, valued at £22,050 GBP, was awarded to OrbitaCX Limited. The contract period is from 27th March 2024 to 17th May 2024.

This procurement opportunity, focusing on market research services, was open to SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses experienced in providing market research services, particularly in employment challenges and opportunities, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was on 15th March 2024. The project location is in England, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Council UKSPF People and Skills research

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council would like to understand the challenges and reasons why people are unable to access employment or work opportunities. The Council is seeking to commission a short, semi-structured research project focused on 3 key Opportunity Bucks wards: * Aylesbury North-West * Booker, Cressex and Castlefield * Totteridge and Bowerdean

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c1d5ef-bee3-49de-8028-07c7eba4cc09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd0ac3a-e17e-4acf-bc62-7b96a403d4b2
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2024 - 17 May 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORBITACX LIMITED T/A INSIGHTNOW

Further Information

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