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title: "CAV Public Acceptability"
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# CAV Public Acceptability

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5657f8e7-43ff-4789-9e2c-0454294e39f2

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a public procurement process titled "CAV Public Acceptability," focusing on research and development consultancy services, specifically within the market research sector. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, which was finalised on 14th June 2018. The contract has a total value of approximately £263,992 and is set within the London region. The contract period began on 25th June 2018 and will run until 26th April 2019. Interested bidders were required to submit their proposals through the CCS eSourcing Portal, with the deadline for submissions having passed on 29th May 2018.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and market research sectors, particularly those with expertise in public dialogue and stakeholder engagement regarding technological advancements such as automated vehicles. Companies that have a track record in delivering qualitative and quantitative research projects could thrive in this environment, enabling them to expand their client base and enhance their reputational standing within the public sector.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 31st August 2018 at 11:00 Note: DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requires your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The DfT requires a public dialogue using deliberative research methods to further develop our understanding of public attitudes towards the emergence of automated vehicle technology and the public expectations, aspirations and concerns about future usage. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ea510d-823c-43f1-804f-b6745da62f68 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 26 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £263,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £263,991 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2018 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ea510d-823c-43f1-804f-b6745da62f68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ea510d-823c-43f1-804f-b6745da62f68
  6th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1527df1a-76c9-436d-897f-f11999eca468
  CR18064 - Mini Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/209325b5-3d48-46dd-a377-e45846b2cd64
  CR18064 Mini Competition Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bd7abd8c-ccc2-4350-b3f5-88498f5a46ff
  Price Schedule

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