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title: "PS22123 - Seller Experiences of Online Marketplaces PTOM"
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# PS22123 - Seller Experiences of Online Marketplaces PTOM

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb67a0a-9b7c-40f4-b3c2-fe7fca00fc4b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited acting as the buying organisation for the project titled "PS22123 - Seller Experiences of Online Marketplaces PTOM". This initiative falls under the research and experimental development services category and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 17 May 2022 following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract duration spans from 17 May 2022 to 24 June 2022, with a total contract value of £18,800.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in qualitative research, specifically focusing on seller experiences of online marketplaces. Such businesses, particularly those with expertise in research design and execution, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, potentially enabling them to expand their portfolios and gain insights into the online marketplace landscape.

## Notice

OPSS is procuring a qualitative piece of research to explore seller experiences of online marketplaces. Online marketplaces are a priority area for OPSS, and this research will fill an evidence gap in the experiences of sellers on online marketplaces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1110e301-c6a1-4a03-8378-99d5a7aed243 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 24 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,800 |
| 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 | WOODNEWTON ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1110e301-c6a1-4a03-8378-99d5a7aed243
- 27 May 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1110e301-c6a1-4a03-8378-99d5a7aed243

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1110e301-c6a1-4a03-8378-99d5a7aed243
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7cdc855-3756-4ad1-acb8-c4a970c9f1bd
  Winning Bid Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d4315a0-4b70-492d-8e50-e54caabd255d
  Counter signed contract

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