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title: "CR20149 - An assessment of climate-related reporting by large UK private companies"
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# CR20149 - An assessment of climate-related reporting by large UK private companies

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55a428eb-bdfd-49f3-8426-cac44f723853

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "CR20149 - An assessment of climate-related reporting by large UK private companies" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on services related to research and development consultancy. This procurement took place in the United Kingdom and is categorized under market and economic research, with the final contract award date on 1st February 2021 and the project contract period running from 5th February to 31st March 2021. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 18th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research consultancy, environmental and sustainability reporting, and data analysis. Companies with expertise in assessing climate-related disclosures and providing insights into best practices would be well-positioned to compete effectively. As such, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors should consider engaging with similar future tenders, as they align with the growing demand for climate transparency and accountability from private companies in the UK.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The aim and objective of this project is to understand the current quantity and quality of climate-related risk disclosures provided by large private firms in the UK. It also seeks to provide examples of best practice; and the barriers faced by UK private firms in providing high quality climate-related risk disclosures across sectors. This will help to ensure that policy interventions can be designed to increase the quantity and quality of climate-related risk disclosures in a proportionate manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff74df01-21a3-4bac-9b91-0a23c40b4f9e |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,312 |
| 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 | AECOM |

## 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

- 12 Apr 2021 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff74df01-21a3-4bac-9b91-0a23c40b4f9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff74df01-21a3-4bac-9b91-0a23c40b4f9e
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a6794e65-ae29-4489-bbae-c5cbc56b7b01
  CR20149 - RM6018-Letter-of-Appointment V1 - Complete
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d05ec5e6-cb5a-4af1-9361-6e732481207c
  CR20149 - RM6018-Call-Off-Contract-Terms V1 - Complete_Part1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/51fcc6f0-c8b4-42d0-be55-0dfc0965253e
  CR20149 - RM6018-Call-Off-Contract-Terms V1 - Complete_Part2

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