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title: "CR20128 Specification for Business competitiveness in industrial sectors and the role of carbon pricing policy in the UK, Phase 2: Industry competitiveness model development"
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# CR20128 Specification for Business competitiveness in industrial sectors and the role of carbon pricing policy in the UK, Phase 2: Industry competitiveness model development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61230e61-78f7-4787-b584-1c53afda1f96

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. The project titled "CR20128 Specification for Business competitiveness in industrial sectors and the role of carbon pricing policy in the UK, Phase 2: Industry competitiveness model development" falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category, with a classification code of 73200000. The award for this contract was made on 25th January 2021, following a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The contract spans from 25th January 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the tender period having concluded on 31st December 2020. The successful supplier, Vivid Economics Ltd, was awarded a total contract value of £174,444.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in research and development, market analysis, and economic consultancy services. Companies aiming to enhance industry competitiveness, especially in relation to carbon pricing policies, may find this project aligns with their capabilities. Engaging in similar future tenders could help these businesses expand their market share and establish themselves in the growing field of sustainability-focused consultancy.

## Notice

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION** This Award was made under Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018. Prospective contractors for this project should review the Phase 1 outputs in detail and use this to inform their bids - in particular the conceptual framework developed, which we expect the model to fully incorporate. A high-level summary is provided below. The framework defines competitiveness as the capacity and ability of a firm or sector to gain and maintain a profitable, sustainable market share relative to rivals in domestic and international markets. The framework is composed of three main components, which interact in various ways: * Conditions: these form the basis for establishing a sector's competitive edge and inform opportunities and constraints for its conduct. These are categorised into costs, and markets and products. * Conduct: this consists of the actions a firm can take in the market, underpinned by its market strategy and managerial and organisational ability. * Performance (i.e. competitiveness): this is affected by both conditions and conduct and measured by market share and profitability over time. The framework also takes into consideration the broader macroeconomic and domestic policy environment, which can affect each of the three components above in various ways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96676109-884f-476d-99d7-4cabcb409950 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,444 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID ECONOMICS |

## 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

- 15 Jul 2021 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96676109-884f-476d-99d7-4cabcb409950

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96676109-884f-476d-99d7-4cabcb409950
  15th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1f494cd7-318b-41e9-a0cf-a1f636481b78
  CR20128 Letter of Appointment Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2169a4b8-5508-47a7-8e47-def281714700
  CR20128 Contract Terms Redacted

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