--- title: "UK SBS FWRECR17039HEFCE Cognitive testing of the NSS optional banks and the Intentions after Graduation Survey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-05-03" --- # UK SBS FWRECR17039HEFCE Cognitive testing of the NSS optional banks and the Intentions after Graduation Survey Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5edd2c5b-b5ef-48eb-9bc2-223abaaae930.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) seeking tenders for cognitive testing related to the NSS optional banks and the Intentions after Graduation Survey. This opportunity falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 28th March 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £96,931, is set to run from 10th April 2017 to 30th November 2017. Interested suppliers had to submit bids through the CCS eSourcing Portal as part of the strategic alliance between UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service, with all evaluations based on criteria specified in the ITQ document. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those with expertise in survey methodologies and cognitive testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this contract, given the nature of the work and the emphasis on innovative approaches to research and development. Companies with a strong background in educational surveys or related consulting services could find themselves well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is 28/03/2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement HEFCE, together with the other UK Funding bodies, wishes to commission preparatory testing to inform the development of the optional banks portion of the NSS, and a new IAGS for launch in 2018: specifically a full cognitive testing programme of new survey questions. 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 you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce5c2c3-51e8-440e-86cf-10d732f9c487 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,931 | | 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 1ET | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH | ## 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 - 3 May 2017 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce5c2c3-51e8-440e-86cf-10d732f9c487 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce5c2c3-51e8-440e-86cf-10d732f9c487 3rd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c55412c5-9fc3-47b8-b44f-d6d8ab62d5dd Mini Competition document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/198166bb-0d2b-4f5d-ab20-f1c040beef40 Mini competition questions document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c77d839-72bd-43a3-931f-76f533975924 AW5.2 price schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9a4586e-00ae-4348-9274-b7aac5b1e314 Bidder training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/032628e1-5941-4034-b65d-6d8111a149dd Bidder logging in for the first time ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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