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title: "PS24172 ACAS Neurodiversity at Work to ACAS"
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# PS24172 ACAS Neurodiversity at Work to ACAS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34762b49-f4dc-4f50-a795-b783b0ecd8b2

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a direct procurement process through a single tender action for research and development services related to neurodiversity at work. The contract, valued at £39,465, has been awarded to Birkbeck College London. This contract involves delivering a research report from 1st September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The primary focus is on reasonable adjustments required for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The procurement, identified by PS24172, is within the research and development industry and services category, targeting delivery addresses including the postal code E20 1HZ. The key contract dates include the tender period ending on 31st August 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in research, consultancy services, and organisational policy development, particularly those with a focus on inclusivity and workforce diversity. The project is well-suited for SMEs with the expertise to produce comprehensive and actionable research findings. By participating in such contracts, businesses can solidify their standing in the public sector research domain, enhance their portfolio with high-impact projects, and potentially influence workplace inclusivity policies across the UK.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following Single Source. Research aims Acas wish to conduct a piece of research into neurodiversity at work, with a particular focus on reasonable adjustments. The research should build on our 2016 research "Neurodiversity at Work." This project, using case studies, looked at policies and practices which help to integrate people with attention deficit disorders, autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia in mainstream employment. The Services are: A report of around 8,000 words which includes clear recommendations for: Employers and line managers; Employees, including colleagues of neurodivergent workers; Policy. Date(s) of Delivery: 1st September 2024 - 31st March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a500aa35-c915-4a74-8d81-2931dc4b0838 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,465 |
| 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 | BIRKBECK COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a500aa35-c915-4a74-8d81-2931dc4b0838

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a500aa35-c915-4a74-8d81-2931dc4b0838
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d40ed020-c88f-45c7-a91e-6d82aab156d8

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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