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title: "PS23263 Evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials"
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# PS23263 Evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137841df-eed4-440f-89b1-0b9048f3c408

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)/The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Transport (DfT) have concluded a procurement process for the evaluation of Flexi-Permit Trials. The buying organisation, BEIS, awarded a contract worth £280,126.88 to RSM UK Consulting LLP for business analysis consultancy services. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and was conducted through a selective procurement method, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from October 4, 2023, to November 5, 2024. The tender period ended on September 8, 2023.

This awarded contract for evaluating Flexi-Permit Trials presents business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, research and development services, and evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The geographical area for delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in addressing current issues, exploring effective solutions, and providing improvements for flexi-permits can leverage this contract to expand their consultancy services portfolio.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6126 - Research & Insights Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)/The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Transport (DfT) are seeking to run a trial of flexi-permits in England. They will allow utility companies to work within multiple streets in a particular geographical area, and over a specified period of time. The requirement is to conduct a two-stage review of potential flexi-permit implementation, exploring issues such as: - Current issues and potential implementation difficulties - Whether flexi-permits are effective in solving the issues identified - What their impacts are (both intended and unintended); - Whether any improvements could be made to them including the way they are designed and operate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55066be2-bbb1-4e3c-bf88-187f9c4822d2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2023 - 5 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,126 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,126 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55066be2-bbb1-4e3c-bf88-187f9c4822d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55066be2-bbb1-4e3c-bf88-187f9c4822d2
  25th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db2e4b8f-ecd1-493a-9ea9-435b436c4b5b
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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