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title: "CR20070 - OME Open Call for Research on Public Sector Pay and Workforces 2020"
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# CR20070 - OME Open Call for Research on Public Sector Pay and Workforces 2020

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1992299c-cb88-4788-886e-baeb42259ac7

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "CR20070 - OME Open Call for Research on Public Sector Pay and Workforces 2020," is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. The tender falls under the classification of research and development consultancy services and is conducted via an open procurement method. The deadline for bid submissions was 1st September 2020, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in research related to public sector pay and workforce dynamics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide evidence-based insights and support for pay review processes are especially well-placed to compete. In addition, companies with expertise in economic research, polling, and statistical analysis are encouraged to explore this tender as a potential avenue for growth.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 1st September 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Office of Manpower Economics (OME) provides support for the eight independent Pay Review Bodies, which make evidence-based recommendations to the Government on levels of pay for their remit groups covering 2.5 million workers - around 45 per cent of public sector staff - and a pay bill of PS100 billion. In making recommendations, Review Bodies consider the need to recruit, retain and motivate suitably able and qualified people as well as affordability. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: BF42WYM8S9 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d49fd8b-eb2e-47cf-a699-046e8873afec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 12 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,033 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | INCOMES DATA RESEARCH; INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNMENT; NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## 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

- 23 Dec 2020 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d49fd8b-eb2e-47cf-a699-046e8873afec
- 15 Oct 2020 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d49fd8b-eb2e-47cf-a699-046e8873afec
- 9 Jul 2020 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d04148c-3018-4921-8c39-a225f8261304

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d49fd8b-eb2e-47cf-a699-046e8873afec
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d04148c-3018-4921-8c39-a225f8261304
  9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2483edd1-a8fd-422d-9a0d-ca353c16158c
  CR20070 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b663df78-3f12-4cda-bdae-ffea039032e8
  CR20070 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0215ae7-5f5f-46c2-b147-5a379a9c1360
  CR20070 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee0f6e8c-350a-4b98-ab68-c68292258b07
  CR20070 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8b18eb10-c743-46d2-89ac-ffd67d2ff3e7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/42ebeaaf-826c-4caa-8354-b64ee7cf02b7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b3c8cfd2-cacd-466c-9a72-dffe28ff8a1f

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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