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title: "Commissioning consultants to identify best practice relating to inclusive selection processes"
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# Commissioning consultants to identify best practice relating to inclusive selection processes

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-627db748-f9cb-4c3c-87b3-09479a02f29d

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for commissioning consultants to identify best practices relating to inclusive selection processes. The procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category with additional specialization in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. The contract has been awarded following a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126. The contract period is from 21st November 2022 to 27th March 2023, with a total value of £48,500. The buying organization, located in SWINDON, England, used a selective procurement method by calling off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations to contribute their expertise. Businesses specializing in research and consultancy services in the UK, especially those familiar with inclusive selection processes and market research, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period offers a timeline for interested parties to plan and submit their proposals, aligning with the buying organization's goal of identifying best practices in the specified areas. VCSE organizations with relevant experience and capabilities can leverage this opportunity to showcase their contributions to societal development through research and advisory services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6cb5b9-bb56-459c-8aa1-da938acb4387 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 27 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,500 |
| 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 | CAREERS RESEARCH AND ADVISORY CENTRE (CRAC) LIMITED(THE |

## 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

- 14 Feb 2023 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6cb5b9-bb56-459c-8aa1-da938acb4387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b6cb5b9-bb56-459c-8aa1-da938acb4387
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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