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title: "FWRECR17135BEIS - Drivers of Firm Relocation"
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# FWRECR17135BEIS - Drivers of Firm Relocation

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a2b7401-49c5-4b76-af46-167fe0abcd7f

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## Summary

The procurement titled "FWRECR17135BEIS - Drivers of Firm Relocation" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development consultancy services. This contract aims to explore the factors influencing company relocation within the UK, with a budget of £80,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 15 November 2017 to 31 March 2018, and the tender period ended on 8 November 2017. The main delivery address is located in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in relocation trends and market analysis. Companies involved in providing evidence-based policy development, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate. The insights gained from this research could further aid businesses looking to support policymakers in nurturing a conducive environment for company growth and investment in the UK.

## Notice

To explore the drivers for company relocation to and within the UK, updating and extending the existing evidence base to inform the delivery of the industrial strategy. An understanding of the current hard and soft factors influencing relocation is required to drive growth across the country. Up to date evidence is needed to inform any policy making that would influence incentives around firm relocation decisions, as well as informing policymakers on which barriers faced by firms wishing to expand are the most significant. Additionally, a better understanding on the drivers of firm relocation will inform the work on retaining companies within the country as the UK leaves the European Union and attracting new foreign direct investment. There is clear overlap between this and the factors influencing where businesses wishing to start and grow choose to locate. Objectives 1. To update the evidence base on why some firms choose to relocate all their business or some functions and what drives their locational choice in a modern economy. 2. To extend the existing research to cover more sectors of the economy, reflecting changes in sectorial composition of the country since the 1970s. 3. To compare the drivers of relocation between different types of companies (for instance by business size, sector, and ownership). 4. To review the evidence on attractiveness of different UK locations, and the UK more generally Policy development requires good and up to date supporting evidence. Out of date evidence makes it difficult to confidently assess the potential effectiveness of policy options to influence the location of firms across the country, whether relocating from within the UK or from overseas. Timely evidence on the specific reasons why companies may choose to relocate part or all of their operations outside of the UK is also required. Research is therefore needed to update the existing evidence base, informing policy making to deliver the UK's industrial strategy and the Local Industrial strategies Research Questions 1. What are the main reasons that cause companies to choose to relocate? 2. Which are the most important considerations that relocating companies make when choosing a new location, whether within the UK or overseas? 3. How do the drivers of company relocation differ between domestic and international companies, between different firms of different sizes, sectors, and growth ambitions, and between different ownership and operational structures? 4. What are the relocation trends, in terms of businesses are moving away from certain local areas to others? 5. What are the elements that different UK locations, and the UK more generally, attractive for businesses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631ff34d-d915-47ed-b56a-439b4c3ac712 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | ECONOMIC INSIGHT |

## 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 Dec 2017 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631ff34d-d915-47ed-b56a-439b4c3ac712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631ff34d-d915-47ed-b56a-439b4c3ac712
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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