--- title: "OME Open call for research on public sector pay and workforces 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-01-04" --- # OME Open call for research on public sector pay and workforces 2021 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-929d2ba4-b1e7-4025-bef7-380af2e61bd7.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a tender titled "OME Open call for research on public sector pay and workforces 2021" in the field of research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at gathering insights on public sector pay and workforce dynamics. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Frontier Economics Limited on 6th December 2021. The procurement process followed an open procedure method, and the contract period starts on 6th December 2021, lasting until 31st October 2022. The submission deadline for bids was 23rd September 2021, and the project is located in Swindon, England (postal code SW1H 0TL). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in economic analysis and labour market studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in public sector research, evaluation, and policy analysis. By engaging in this procurement, such businesses can leverage their expertise to provide valuable insights that support governmental decision-making regarding public sector compensation and workforce management. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 23rd September 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement OME is inviting proposals to undertake research on public sector pay and workforces that will provide objective new evidence to the Pay Review Bodies to inform their advice to Government. These research projects will be in the following areas: aspects of pay and reward; factors influencing individual-level or organisational productivity; and understanding public sector labour markets. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP 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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 438V84PY4R Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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/7c7e8186-376c-449f-8648-da7ca23526b1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £49,601 | | 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 | 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 - 4 Jan 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7e8186-376c-449f-8648-da7ca23526b1 - 19 Aug 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff720dd-93ea-435b-8f18-2a984701f622 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7e8186-376c-449f-8648-da7ca23526b1 4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff720dd-93ea-435b-8f18-2a984701f622 19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b329f91e-a99a-41c1-a057-3a48314a4405 PS21137 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a134494-54d3-4dc2-a712-1748d8948f12 PS21137 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2690a606-784d-43a7-807d-445d29a436ca PS21137 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe93775-f54c-4260-8016-3d8a09be4242 PS21137 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7fa161de-7e75-4095-b329-4972887af310 PS21137 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - CS_Redacted ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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