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title: "GB-London: A study in the challenges and benefits of the process of commissioning Social Impact Bonds in the UK, and the potential for replication and scaling."
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# GB-London: A study in the challenges and benefits of the process of commissioning Social Impact Bonds in the UK, and the potential for replication and scaling.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82e46d94-426b-4478-b0da-aeb6e21c9445

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport, focuses on a study titled "A study in the challenges and benefits of the process of commissioning Social Impact Bonds in the UK, and the potential for replication and scaling." Categorised under research services, this open tender was published on 16th January 2019, with a contract period extending from 7th January to 31st May 2019. The tender had a total value of £40,000 and concluded on 20th December 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in social research. Companies with experience in analysing social impact mechanisms or those that can demonstrate expertise in programme evaluation and strategy development would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such projects can enhance a firm's reputation and open doors to further public sector engagements, particularly in areas related to social finance and impact investment.

## Notice

A study in the challenges and benefits of the process of commissioning Social Impact Bonds in the UK, and the potential for replication and scaling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c08eeb-9260-45b3-8a2e-e87ced910619 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL CULTURE MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c08eeb-9260-45b3-8a2e-e87ced910619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c08eeb-9260-45b3-8a2e-e87ced910619
  16th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=368585905
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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