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title: "Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7"
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# Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23dfa02f-f0bc-4a86-80f5-89641ab2450d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Longitudinal Small Business Survey Years 6 & 7" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aimed at conducting telephone surveys of SMEs in the UK. This project, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in London and was awarded after a selective procurement method from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded on 24 February 2020, with a total value of £915,950, covering a contract period from 2 March 2020 to 30 June 2022, following the tender period that ended on 17 January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly companies capable of conducting large-scale telephone surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in research methodologies or those looking to expand their service offerings in consultancy may find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can help organisations widen their client base and enhance their profile within the public sector.

## Notice

** CONTRACT AWARDED** The aim of the project is to conduct a telephone survey of the panel of businesses with 0 to 249 employees that were surveyed in previous waves of the LSBS; To minimise attrition amongst the panel businesses; To conduct further telephone-based interviews with a further sample needed to ensure the overall achieved sample is representative. A total of approximately 12,000 interviews will be required in Year 6; To produce three research reports: one for businesses with no employees, one for SME employers and one for findings from the longitudinal data. The contractor will also be required to produce a comprehensive technical report; To manage the LSBS academic user group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £961,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £961,700 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMG 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

- 29 Jun 2021 at 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43
- 8 Dec 2020 at 11:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43
- 27 Feb 2020 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43
- 27 Feb 2020 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eb310ba-5dad-4cb6-92c3-c0978369cd43
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/df2c4957-b436-47c9-8052-b626ff3f415e
  CR19106 - Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/348450af-ad4b-4f93-a1c6-c393610c57c2
  CR19106 - Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e7d7a34d-163f-49a4-9e81-1ab4f74f4ffb
  CR19106V2 - Contract Variation - Countersigned_Redacted

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