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title: "DDaT20340 - BEIS Online Policy Development Project"
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# DDaT20340 - BEIS Online Policy Development Project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d6e2ffd-3e7a-4054-8ffd-6b047640216b

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited recently completed the procurement process for the "DDaT20340 - BEIS Online Policy Development Project." This tender, categorized under software consultancy services in the industry, aimed to deliver a detailed proposal for an online collaborative platform approach for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The contract was awarded through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with a total value of £73,500. The contract period commenced on 5 February 2021 and concluded on 1 April 2021, while the tender submission period ended on 20 November 2020.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software consultancy and digital solutions, particularly those capable of delivering user research and technology recommendations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in collaborative platforms and policy development processes would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The experience gained from participating in such projects can foster business growth and enhance market presence in the competitive public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) had a requirement for the provision of supplier expertise to complete a DOS discovery phase by investigating an online collaborative platform approach to policy development and provision of a proposal detailing their approach. The proposal will consist of but is not limited to, user research, existing best practice, BEIS's bespoke business requirements, potential technology solutions and recommendations to inform the next steps. This Call-Off Contract was awarded via the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 4 Framework Agreement (RM1043.6) via competitive competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d19739-3ea1-45e0-b858-676f81ea2807 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,500 |
| 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 | PUBLIC GROUP INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d19739-3ea1-45e0-b858-676f81ea2807

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d19739-3ea1-45e0-b858-676f81ea2807
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4a54917-4acb-4f5f-9c1f-6eb93867e191
  DDaT20340 - DOS 4 Call-Off Contract countersigned REDACTED

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