--- title: "CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-01-06" --- # CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63c04661-7e6a-4880-b19c-c088f7666a91.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for "CCZZ16A32 - Civil Service Governance Research," aimed at researching UK Governance within the Civil Service. This procurement falls under the research and development services sector and is specified to take place across various locations in the United Kingdom, including London, Scotland, and Wales. The tender period is set to conclude on 25 January 2017, while the contract, which may last for 14 weeks with a possible extension of up to six months, is expected to commence on 6 February 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in qualitative research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the contracted services involve conducting focus groups and delivering specified research event services. Businesses wishing to engage in this procurement must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest to ensure adequate preparation for the forthcoming Invitation to Tender. ## Notice The Authority wish to conduct qualitative research within the Civil Service on matters relating to UK Governance. The Civil Service is currently creating new learning packages to increase civil servants knowledge of matters relating to UK Governance. In order to understand current knowledge levels and enablers for behavioural change we wish to conduct qualitative research. We envisage this could be best achieved via appointing an external provider to assist in the delivery of a series of focus groups. This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of research event services. The Services are described in detail within Appendix B, Statement of Requirements. The contract will be for a 14 week period. The Authority has the option to extend for up to 6 months. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. 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 at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ac64cc-fecf-4010-8865-60fa26c4b937 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 16 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLL Wales, TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2017 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ac64cc-fecf-4010-8865-60fa26c4b937 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ac64cc-fecf-4010-8865-60fa26c4b937 6th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3c9af1a-c080-4e4f-80ab-85b868db333c Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v3.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95eaaa45-2318-4f1d-88ec-f2794ffa5a29 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v10 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44bfb223-8c18-4c9d-8f81-91dd8f2312eb Appendix C - Cabinet Office Terms and Conditions for Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1353a68f-bd7c-4ea9-a323-ff4a9a31e020 Appendix D - Response Guidance - v4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62cf1acc-d207-465f-8086-7ca18cb4a8b5 Invitation To Tender - v2.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aac3c137-ad2d-4667-9665-14b9e2cd6271 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b791c3ba-67cf-4534-aa6c-4c18717779fc Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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