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A research study to understand the effectiveness of the whistleblowing framework in Great Britain

BEIS

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06 Jul 2023 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for a research study on the effectiveness of whistleblowing in Great Britain. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from July 6, 2023, to January 30, 2024, with an award value of £99,990. The tender period ended on May 19, 2023.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector to contribute insights on whistleblowing practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find this contract suitable for participation. The contract has been awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, marking a significant collaboration in service provision within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A research study to understand the effectiveness of the whistleblowing framework in Great Britain

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement In Great Britain, whistleblowing refers to when a worker makes a disclosure of information which they reasonably believe shows wrongdoing or someone covering up wrongdoing. Types of wrongdoing include criminal offences, the endangerment of health and safety, causing damage to the environment, a miscarriage of justice, or a breach of any legal obligation. Workers who blow the whistle are entitled to protections, which were introduced through the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) (amending the Employment Rights Act 1996). These include protection from detriment or dismissal as a result of blowing the whistle, and a route of redress through the Employment Tribunals if these protections are infringed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f76d2a32-1226-4fd8-92ce-9e14ab568669
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24bf69-08c8-4789-8656-c10ac192e4b1
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
£99,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2023 - 30 Jan 2024 6-12 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
BEIS
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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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