--- title: "Public Service Ombudsman - Value For Money Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Public Service Ombudsman - Value For Money Study Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4682b6a4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Public Service Ombudsman - Value For Money Study". This tender falls under the category of Business and management consultancy services and is aimed at evaluating the structure and costs of a new ombudsman organisation. The planning stage is currently underway, with a key deadline for market engagement responses set for 23rd February 2018. The tender is open to potential suppliers across various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other European territories. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts and efficiency studies. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring valuable perspectives and innovative approaches to the service requirements. Businesses looking to grow in this sector should prepare to register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite to ensure they can respond to the upcoming invitation to tender, maximising their chances to secure contracts in this field. ## Notice The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will publish a tender shortly on behalf of Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) The tender is for a consultant to provide advice on the structure and costing of a new ombudsman organisation. Prior to the tender being published , CCS are seeking market input on the following topics: 1. Information needed by Potential Providers. 2. Time required to write a tender. 3. Time required to deliver the contract. 4. ROM cost for delivery and pricing elements. The deadline for responses is Monday 17th October. Further information and instructions can be found in the attached RFI document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b4011d-0458-4382-aff7-f32c8c5af380 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 17 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 6NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b4011d-0458-4382-aff7-f32c8c5af380 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d5045-5dc6-4a10-b412-3cf147bab937 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3d5045-5dc6-4a10-b412-3cf147bab937 11th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b4011d-0458-4382-aff7-f32c8c5af380 5th October 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9552545-8ec0-4b08-8a32-f84218e4345d RFI Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a40fef5e-79c9-402d-a7d7-d25f4ee7e51c RFI Clarification Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80eee000-8460-43a5-85ee-952f8c596d71 Appendix D Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83cebb5b-37cc-424e-947e-db2e41bbda18 Appendix F Supplier Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e997e4dc-fa07-4ee7-b8e1-a0766fb36fce Appendix B Statement of requirements - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk E-sourcing suite ## Notice URLs - http://2nd - http://2ndFloor,AviationHouse,Aviation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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