--- title: "PS21080 Acas User and Non-user research subscription service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-10-14" --- # PS21080 Acas User and Non-user research subscription service Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c3fe314-7973-4cde-b3c5-97f0ed9be792.json) ## Summary The public procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is for the "PS21080 Acas User and Non-user research subscription service." This tender falls within the research and development consultancy services category and is primarily aimed at gathering insights on workplace relations issues. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by Friday, 29 October 2021, at 11:00 AM. The contract period is set to commence on 9 November 2021 and extend until 31 October 2022. The procurement method is classified as open procedure, accommodating bids under the threshold regulations. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and polling services, particularly those that can conduct comprehensive surveys addressing workplace issues. With a contract value of £40,000, it is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. Competing firms should possess expertise in developing and analysing omnibus surveys and should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to assess awareness and service effectiveness for organisations like Acas. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 29 October 2021 - 11.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Acas wishes to procure an Omnibus survey for polling employees and employers for the purposes of: a) Assessing the awareness of Acas b) Assessing the awareness of Acas services c) Assessing the prevalence of certain workplace relations issues affecting employees and/or employers The survey would run quarterly with some core questions and some questions that would switch out/in depending on requirements, topical issues and/or policy requirements. 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 / RFP 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. 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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/3b4430e5-224d-4cdf-a211-28b0389be84f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 14 Oct 2021 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4430e5-224d-4cdf-a211-28b0389be84f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b4430e5-224d-4cdf-a211-28b0389be84f 14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8543bf22-294c-4247-bd51-41f12abc1e63 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/449e2de0-7775-4ece-b498-67a734a4d923 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea2b3e96-3736-47b9-9535-6c7880b390f3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6df23499-c4d7-4d0d-8d6d-d7b46af4e91a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cb7167a-96d8-4de0-b0ed-39eca726877a ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com - https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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