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title: "Work and Pensions Economics Group Conference"
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# Work and Pensions Economics Group Conference

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-024126c1-3d16-410b-ad8d-7e7184d80e00

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Work and Pensions Economics Group Conference" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service in Liverpool, England. This tender, classified under the research services industry category with a total value of £34,934, aimed to engage academics and organise their research papers relevant to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The procurement method was specified as 'Other', and the contract period spans from 5th December 2016 to 31st December 2018. The tender period concluded on 2nd November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in academic engagement and research organisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is suitable for them. Businesses that possess a strong academic network or experience in managing research themes relevant to government work would be particularly well-suited for this contract, positioned to leverage their capabilities to meet the needs outlined by the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

The core of the requirement is to use knowledge of the academic fields to engage with the relevant academics; to secure their involvement with the group; to review any research papers they submit for quality and relevance, and to organise these into a series of themes relevant to DWP work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5dcbda-fcc7-431e-a78a-32e0f015f8a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,934 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5dcbda-fcc7-431e-a78a-32e0f015f8a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5dcbda-fcc7-431e-a78a-32e0f015f8a0
  16th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a7c2a86-e2bf-4291-b7f5-7a705fc66a87
  CCZZ16A12 Award Letter REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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