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Acas27465 - Models of Effective Employee Voice Arrangements

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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26 May 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has concluded a procurement process titled "Acas27465 - Models of Effective Employee Voice Arrangements" under the industry category of research and development services. This project aims to explore effective employee voice arrangements within organisations and is handled via a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The award process is now complete, with Ipsos UK, a large-scale company, being the supplier. The contract commenced on 26th May 2026 and concludes on 30th October 2026, with the procurement stage noted as "award" on 8th May 2026. The procurement focuses on services suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is based in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for organisations involved in research, consultancy, or those specialising in organisational development services. Companies adept in providing insights or systems related to employee engagement and communication mechanisms will find chances to expand their portfolio and expertise in collaboration with large entities like Ipsos UK. The project aligns with the needs of businesses aiming to innovate and apply diverse employee engagement systems, providing a platform for both experienced industry players and emerging SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acas27465 - Models of Effective Employee Voice Arrangements

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 overview of the requirements being awarded Acas wishes to commission a project that will demonstrate the variety of forms that effective employee voice systems can take within organisations. The purpose of the research is to inspire organisations, leaders and managers with limited experience of using employee voice mechanisms in devising and applying the most suitable arrangements for their circumstances. By voice systems and mechanisms, we mean formal and informal, one way and two way channels through both individual direct and collective representative routes. A fuller exploration of dimensions of voice which the project is expected to use is given in Mowbray et al. (2014)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073cd986-784b-4310-bbeb-c8b13295dd5f
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
£101,414 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 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
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

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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