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title: "Literature review: Using behavioural insights in developing alternatives to regulation initiatives"
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# Literature review: Using behavioural insights in developing alternatives to regulation initiatives

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f0e6bc8-3da5-48ba-87c7-edeef33c5505

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## Summary

The procurement process for the literature review titled "Using behavioural insights in developing alternatives to regulation initiatives" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services, with a focus on economic research and polling. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, valued at £19,950, commenced on 6th March 2019 and concluded on 30th April 2019. The tender period ended on 22nd February 2019, and the contract was awarded on 5th March 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those leveraging behavioural insights for regulatory alternatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as the suitability requirements indicated an openness to their participation. Firms with expertise in market research and the ability to demonstrate best practice in regulatory solutions will find this procurement alignment particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The aim of this research is to better understand how behavioural insights techniques have been used to support alternatives to regulation; and to build up a better evidence base around. BRE therefore wishes to undertake a literature review. The literature review should: 1) provide a broad overview of the available evidence in this area; and 2) highlight examples of best practice in the design and implementation of alternatives to regulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,950 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc
- 2 May 2019 at 14:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc
- 19 Mar 2019 at 14:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc
- 19 Mar 2019 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69cffa0-e4a0-4ed5-9343-f88179af69cc
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7820d9a-79c3-4b06-838f-9025d279c9c8
  CR19010 Mini Competition - ACT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/960e601b-7bd5-4134-85c6-03c72604aa44
  CR19010 - Mini Competition Questions
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/079bbdc8-d70d-47d2-b3c3-79ceb5e4d0aa
  CR19010 - Signed Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6a080c8e-1c5b-49cf-89e2-3627ead66ad7
  CR19010 - Contract Extension 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5185e64f-a435-473f-b0aa-dd1839d31441
  CR19010 - Contract Extension 2

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