--- title: "PS21161 - Investigating Barriers and Incentives to Investment in the UK - Literature Review - RAF044/2122" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-11-22" --- # PS21161 - Investigating Barriers and Incentives to Investment in the UK - Literature Review - RAF044/2122 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f7185ba-6d3c-4e4d-a29c-327c4c8e2824.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "PS21161 - Investigating Barriers and Incentives to Investment in the UK - Literature Review," was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender falls under the research services category and was located in England. The procurement method used was selective, involving a mini competition against the framework RM6018 CCS DPS. The contract has been awarded with an amount of £19,750, starting from 11th November 2021 and concluding on 4th February 2022. The tender period ended on 27th September 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services, economic analysis, and investment consultancy. Companies with expertise in identifying barriers to investment and enhancing competitive strategies would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. With a growing focus on improving the UK's investment landscape, this procurement can facilitate the expansion of services that help businesses navigate economic uncertainties and skill shortages. ## Notice ***Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition*** This procurement is being concluded following a Mini competition against framework RM6018 CCS DPS. The UK has historically invested less than other advanced economies. The underlying causes have long perplexed policymakers; the current evidence highlights a range of barriers that can impede the investment process. Yet it is inconclusive as to which of these most explain the investment gap between the UK and other economies. Given the link to productivity performance and it is crucial for the UK to create the right conditions for investment and to accelerate the reallocation of resources to enhance competitiveness. Survey evidence by BEIS looking at the investment decisions of firms emphasises the broad range of issues. At the top of business reasons for not investing are economic uncertainty and an aversion to risk; yet issues around lack of workforce skills, shareholder pressures, financial obstacles all rank closely behind. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce639731-1816-4685-b057-3483a7016bd0 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,750 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,750 | | 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce639731-1816-4685-b057-3483a7016bd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce639731-1816-4685-b057-3483a7016bd0 22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66bbd966-8809-4431-a776-80d5677a33ba - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3d8ff2a-d8a3-4822-8634-1cdfefc60597 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd58a24a-21a1-490e-a63e-b6a5a4789b8a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc24f115-33a9-4a46-825b-d062b99ac591 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f891b27-1921-450a-8302-339dc4ff722d ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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