--- title: "CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-03-25" --- # CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-749ee947-10ba-4bf1-988f-37e7d9c6c228.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), acting on behalf of the Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), announced a tender titled "CR21044 - Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021". This procurement, classified under research and development services, is currently in the planning stage, with bids due by 11:00 on Friday, 9th April 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 28th April 2021 and conclude on 29th September 2021. Interested suppliers should apply through the Delta eSourcing Portal, as direct applications to the buyer are not permitted. This opportunity presents growth potential primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and consultancy services. Companies experienced in data assessment, analysis, and dispute resolution methodologies will find this procurement particularly relevant. As UK SBS encourages innovative solutions to improve ACAS's service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of employment tribunal processes and conciliation services are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 9th April 2021 at 11:00. **Do not apply directly to the buyer** All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Acas Early Conciliation Data Assessment and Analysis Feasibility Study 2021. Overview: Acas has a longstanding statutory duty to promote the resolution of claims to the Employment Tribunal (ET) in order to avoid recourse to a full tribunal hearing. Under current arrangements this duty is provided in two parts - Early Conciliation (EC) and conciliation in Employment Tribunal applications, which occurs after an ET1 claim form is submitted ('post-ET1 conciliation'). In the vast majority of cases, prospective ET claimants are now required to contact Acas before a claim can be submitted to the ET, which gives Acas the opportunity to talk to claimants about the benefits of conciliation (although it is not mandatory to take up this offer). Early Conciliation is the service offered at this point, with the conciliation offered after a claim has been submitted to the ET known as 'post-ET1 conciliation'. In between these two stages, Acas can continue to work with parties in dispute, offer conciliation, and resolve matters so that the application to the Employment Tribunal might still be avoided (this is sometimes referred to as the "power period" since Acas have a "power" to offer conciliation as opposed to a statutory duty). Overarching aims and objectives The aim of this project is to improve the individual dispute resolution service in Acas. To do this the project has three components: Phase 1: Understand Service Goals and Priorities Phase 2: Understand the data Phase 3: Propose a costed programme of analysis Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal, please use the link https://deltaesourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and then follow the instructions to 'Login'. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement Reference: CR21044 using the Access Code: U6383XT4S5 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8df571f-fcc3-45d5-8823-e7d8f77695f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Apr 2021 - 29 Sep 2021 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2021 at 15:12 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8df571f-fcc3-45d5-8823-e7d8f77695f6 - 16 Mar 2021 at 19:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82883d5c-0903-4f51-bed1-6e20e07726e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8df571f-fcc3-45d5-8823-e7d8f77695f6 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82883d5c-0903-4f51-bed1-6e20e07726e6 16th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e801f4e-e071-4a67-8fd8-e6180c2e1a69 Appendix 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a39a73c6-7979-4196-b595-92558c67a9ae Appendix 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb5c8e58-eef7-47b6-8a27-f79d4e91ae1f GDPR Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab73414-46f1-47fd-bdbb-4cbcdd851842 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f80e28b9-a365-45ec-acef-1898d3c94347 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b09e22-19ba-45ff-bb4c-e47667394951 Validation Checks - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68aa85d3-e6ea-4e84-80dd-b3c2251cd764 ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd41a38b-45ca-4acf-980a-6e22cd986fbb ITQ - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://delta-esourcing.com - https://deltaesourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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