Tender

Mystery Shopper

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

04 May 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is currently in the tender stage for the "Mystery Shopper" contract, aimed at providing research services across the UK and Northern Ireland. This contract, valued at £400,000, is open for submissions until 8th June 2022 and can be awarded for a period of three years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested parties should review the requirements on the Delta eSourcing portal to prepare their submissions.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and customer service monitoring. Companies with expertise in conducting mystery shopping, market research, or training services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Mystery Shopper

Notice Description

CITB wishes to procure a supplier who will provide a mystery shopping contract covering the whole of the UK and Northern Ireland ensuring that there are sufficient adequately trained and briefed mystery shoppers in all geographical areas. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to review.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The core project objective is to consistently monitor testing and training centres to provide CITB with assurance that those centres are operating and following the scheme rules for each product and are delivering the customer experience CITB expects. This includes customer service, processes and issues candidates face across the whole testing experience from booking to completing the test/course. These mystery shops are required in order to: *measure key customer service levels *monitor performance from the point a booking is made, either by phone or online, through to completing a test *provide an immediate escalated alert mechanism for non-compliance in specifically selected key areas. This will require the services of an experienced, professional organisation to deliver a robust, managed, mystery shop program. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8S49FUXK45

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0333b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011542-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79310000 - Market research services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
citb-procurement@gov.sscl.com
Contact Phone
+44 7704543667

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
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

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