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title: "CR20069 - Evaluation of the COVID-19 Business Networks Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-645493bb-0c40-402c-9494-de1c0cff3f53"
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published: "2020-12-09"
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# CR20069 - Evaluation of the COVID-19 Business Networks Programme

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645493bb-0c40-402c-9494-de1c0cff3f53

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, was for the "CR20069 - Evaluation of the COVID-19 Business Networks Programme". This tender fell under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with additional focus on market and economic research. The contract period was set to commence on 7th September 2020 and extend until 31st December 2021. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender phase concluding on 7th August 2020.

This opportunity may foster growth for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating programmes and conducting economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches or specialised knowledge may find this tender especially suitable, given the increasing demand for insights into business networks in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS NOW CLOSED **

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd8183c-7b39-4262-87c1-c56c9afaa33d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,205 |
| 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 | HATCH ASSOCIATES |

## 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

- 9 Dec 2020 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd8183c-7b39-4262-87c1-c56c9afaa33d
- 6 Nov 2020 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd8183c-7b39-4262-87c1-c56c9afaa33d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd8183c-7b39-4262-87c1-c56c9afaa33d
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7aefedf9-89bc-4660-953a-2a2545d1c3f5
  CR20069 - RM6018 Letter of Appointment - Counter Signed
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8351a727-0ede-4e76-926d-bb405de91e1a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/060b2031-b087-4563-b7b2-e0191f9d2806
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/367bc745-985d-4980-8230-a51a091c448e

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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