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title: "Employer Panel - Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-031d33a4-d17b-488d-afa8-4574cdc223a0"
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buyer: "CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD"
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# Employer Panel - Research

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-031d33a4-d17b-488d-afa8-4574cdc223a0

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has completed the procurement process for the "Employer Panel - Research" tender, which falls under the industry category of research services. The procurement, carried out through an open procedure, culminated in an award to IFF Research on 11th July 2024. This contract, valued at £620,814, will observe a contract period from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2029. The research services will cover areas including labour market intelligence, forecasting, thought leadership, improving the evidence base, measurement and evaluation, and strategic insight. This project addresses regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly large firms capable of providing comprehensive sector intelligence and analysis. The extensive scope of the project, along with the substantial contract value and long-term engagement, offers a stable avenue for growth and expansion within the research industry. Businesses with expertise in labour market analysis, skills forecasting, and strategic research will find this contract particularly advantageous, allowing them to leverage their skills to support CITB’s strategic priorities and contribute to the development of the construction industry.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1b2441-f5da-4590-9836-7ee85ece6a76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £620,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £620,814 |
| 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 | CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1b2441-f5da-4590-9836-7ee85ece6a76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d1b2441-f5da-4590-9836-7ee85ece6a76
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=901662516
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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