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title: "UK SBS Astana Expo 2017 - In-country Perception Survey"
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# UK SBS Astana Expo 2017 - In-country Perception Survey

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-430152d7-96bd-47ff-9630-65fd8cacfd57

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "UK SBS Astana Expo 2017 - In-country Perception Survey," classified under research and development consultancy services. The contract period is set to begin on 16th January 2017 and end on 30th November 2017. The procurement method is categorised as 'Other', and the tender period concluded on 12th December 2016. The objective of the contract is to gauge local perceptions of the UK among the Kazakh population, particularly in relation to the UK Pavilion at the Astana Expo.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, polling, and consultancy services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are encouraged to participate. Vendors that can demonstrate experience in conducting perception surveys or related research within international settings will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging the insights gathered to enhance their business profiles and expand their operations in the region.

## Notice

This perception survey will be conducted in two waves: pre-Expo (January 2017) and post-Expo (October 2017). The aim of this perception survey will be to establish the current impression of the UK, as held by the local population in Kazakhstan; and how these impressions change as a result of having visited the UK Pavilion at the Expo. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c103ebf4-908e-4c42-8457-765ce84742a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 1 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,985 |
| 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 | HARRIS & JONES CONSULTING |

## 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

- 13 Feb 2017 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c103ebf4-908e-4c42-8457-765ce84742a0
- 12 Dec 2016 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff4019b-3aa8-4fb4-b42b-2335522c8f52
- 29 Nov 2016 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff4019b-3aa8-4fb4-b42b-2335522c8f52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c103ebf4-908e-4c42-8457-765ce84742a0
  13th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff4019b-3aa8-4fb4-b42b-2335522c8f52
  12th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6811406d-f485-4d12-b69f-23de2d766b57
  Bidder training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/195fd8ce-27ff-43ed-8311-74d79efba64b
  Logging into emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6aa3ffa-640d-44a4-90aa-eb23768452bd
  S1 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df1dc277-836e-434d-98cb-1d243365edfe
  ITQ document

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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