Award

Employer Panel - Research

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 09:05

Award

18 Feb 2022 at 14:40

Award

18 Feb 2022 at 12:18

Tender

23 Aug 2021 at 15:06

Planning

24 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has completed a public procurement process for the "Employer Panel - Research" contract, categorized under research services in the services sector. The procurement process has utilised an open procedure and covers activities such as labour market intelligence, forecasting, thought leadership, improving the evidence base, measurement and evaluation, and strategic insight. The contract was awarded on 11th July 2024 to IFF Research for a total value of £620,814, and involves delivering services throughout the United Kingdom. The active status of this contract reflects its ongoing nature to meet strategic objectives from July 2024 onwards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those with experience in market intelligence, forecasting, policy analysis, and strategic insight. Businesses capable of offering bespoke research and capable of filling knowledge gaps within the construction industry stand to benefit greatly. With a considerable contract value and the emphasis on high-quality, authoritative sector intelligence, SMEs and larger research firms alike can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, collaborate with a key industry board, and contribute to the policy development and strategic planning within the construction sector.

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Notice Title

Employer Panel - Research

Notice Description

1.1.IFF Research will provide authoritative sector intelligence on current and future skills needs. 1.2.Activity is broadly split into six distinct areas: 1.2.1. Labour Market Intelligence - Keeping data on the size, shape and composition of the industry up-to-date 1.2.2.Forecasting - Modelling the future demand for skills and training, including the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 1.2.3.Thought Leadership - Providing insight into new and emerging issues linking with policy analysis and policy formation 1.2.4.Improving the Evidence Base - Undertaking research that fills gaps in sector knowledge 1.2.5. Measurement and Evaluation - Assessing the impact of the organisation 1.2.6.Strategic Insight - Supporting the organisation's strategic priorities with bespoke research

Lot Information

Lot 1

IFF Research will provide authoritative sector intelligence on current and future skills needs. Activity is broadly split into six distinct areas: 1.1.1. Labour Market Intelligence - Keeping data on the size, shape and composition of the industry up-to-date 1.1.2.Forecasting - Modelling the future demand for skills and training, including the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 1.1.3.Thought Leadership - Providing insight into new and emerging issues linking with policy analysis and policy formation 1.1.4.Improving the Evidence Base - Undertaking research that fills gaps in sector knowledge 1.1.5. Measurement and Evaluation - Assessing the impact of the organisation 1.1.6.Strategic Insight - Supporting the organisation's strategic priorities with bespoke research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029efe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036321-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73110000 - Research services

79420000 - Management-related services

79512000 - Call centre

85100000 - Health services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,521,286 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Cassie Mochan, Grant Carr, Laura Heal
Contact Email
cassie.mochan@gov.sscl.com, citb-procurement@gov.sscl.com, laura.heal@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 3449944400, +44 7704537493, +44 7825995783

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IFF RESEARCH

WIDER PLAN

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