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title: "UK SBS Call for Research on the Impact of the Apprentice Rate"
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# UK SBS Call for Research on the Impact of the Apprentice Rate

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8369112e-aa3b-4b5e-b0ae-fca599c7a031

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS Call for Research on the Impact of the Apprentice Rate" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The tender was active until 17th February 2017, with an allocated value of £49,850, and is based in London, United Kingdom. The study aims to analyse the effects of the Apprentice Rate introduced in October 2015 on various facets of apprenticeships across the UK. The contract period for the awarded project is set to start from 27th February 2017 and run until 30th November 2017. The procurement method used for this tender falls under 'Other' classification.

This tender presents opportunities for research-focused businesses, particularly those specialising in market and economic research. Companies with expertise in analysing educational policy impacts, apprenticeship frameworks, and compensation trends will be well-suited to participate. As the study assesses various demographic factors such as age, gender, and industry, businesses that bring a nuanced understanding of these elements will be in a favourable position to compete for impactful contracts stemming from this procurement.

## Notice

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the Apprentice Rate, particularly the large increase in October 2015, on the supply of, demand for, and quality of apprenticeships. The study will analyse: * the impact of the Apprentice Rate on the pay of apprentices and its distribution; * the impact of the Apprentice Rate on apprentice pay across the countries of the UK; * whether the impact of the Apprentice Rate differs by age and year of apprenticeship; and * the impact of the Apprentice Rate on provision, take-up and completion of apprenticeships. The study might also assess whether these factors vary by age, gender, industry, occupation, or apprenticeship framework. The study should also take account of any impact, particulularly on the age distribution of apprentices, from the introduction of the National Living Wage, that was announced in July 2015 and introduced in April 2016. 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ab10b2-85fc-4057-b697-f6e8c947d836 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,850 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## 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

- 2 Mar 2017 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ab10b2-85fc-4057-b697-f6e8c947d836

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ab10b2-85fc-4057-b697-f6e8c947d836
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58ededa1-ebf7-44b8-9de2-ab6965f79753
  Sourcing Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cf58c06-3375-489b-8b23-ae74584eaa10
  Questions document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/914034a1-6c3a-4f76-a0c9-91b4494c4ae6
  AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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