--- title: "Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69f9aafe-f5dc-4521-b607-5ed6987a3cf4.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a project titled "Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication". This initiative is focused on the industry category of data analysis services, with the aim to monitor and improve the quality of data related to tenders and awards published on Contracts Finder. Key dates include a deadline for supplier bid packs on 13 December 2019, and the requirement for suppliers to be on the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by 9 January 2020. The sourcing event is anticipated to commence on 13 January 2020 in Norwich, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis and related fields, such as research services and general business services including law and consulting. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute toward improving public sector data transparency while potentially expanding their portfolio in government contracts. ## Notice Cabinet Office wishes to engage a supplier to monitor the publication of tenders and awards on Contracts Finder in order to improve the quality of data. Legislation requires UK bodies to publish procurement and contracting data on two key websites; Tenders Electronic Daily (OJEU) for procurement above the EU publication threshold and to Contracts Finder for the majority of non-devolved public procurement above certain low-value thresholds (set out in Part 4 of the Public Contracts Regulations). Similar portals exist for publication of opportunities by devolved functions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are a large number of regional/specialist portals where opportunities are also advertised. Areas of interest Procurement activity that isn't advertised on Contracts Finder The Authority seeks to determine the extent of in scope procurement activity that is not published on Contracts Finder. Awarded Opportunities The Authority seeks to determine the extent of the gap between awarded opportunities and publication on Contracts Finder. Publication of above threshold Contract notices and awards to Contracts Finder The Authority seeks to determine the extent of the gap between publication on Tenders Electronic Daily and publication on Contracts Finder. Publication of tender documents and Contract documents on Contracts Finder It is a policy requirement that central Government bodies, their NDPBs and Agencies publish tender documents and contract documents (attached to opportunity and award notices, respectively) on Contracts Finder. We would like to determine the extent to which this policy is being followed. Optional Requirements Optional - Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) Code Use To establish the extent to which the CPV codes used on Contracts Finder notices is inconsistent with the notice description. Optional - Other data issues The Authority would also welcome input on the information required to address other data quality issues that may be impacting our stakeholders' ability to drive value from Contracts Finder data. A full description is attached. Route to Market The Authority intends to run a call off competition from the CCS's Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a bid pack for registration on the DPS available at: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research The Authority recommends that suppliers submit bid packs by 13 December 2019 (to allow time for assessment for admission to the DPS and for any clarifications to be resolved). Suppliers must be on the DPS by 9 January 2020 to be considered for this requirement. The Authority anticipates commencing the sourcing event on the Research Marketplace DPS on 13 January 2020. For any issues with registration please contact: Email: researchmarketplace@crowncommercial.gov.uk Telephone: 0845 299 2994 Or use the "Contact Us" tab at the foot of the Supplier Registration Service (SRS). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6841b26c-9834-49bd-b86a-87aeb7ab8625 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Thorpe St Andrew South East | | Westminster constituency | Norwich North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73110000 - Research services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6841b26c-9834-49bd-b86a-87aeb7ab8625 - 6 Dec 2019 at 14:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6841b26c-9834-49bd-b86a-87aeb7ab8625 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6841b26c-9834-49bd-b86a-87aeb7ab8625 6th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8bf0416-4007-475e-9c35-5fd5c97c307a Contracts Finder - Measuring Tender and Award Publication Early Engagement Notice Description ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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