--- title: "PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SBS" published: "2024-08-14" --- # PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation Buyer: UK SBS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b73b5cdc-50f8-4238-81ba-cb54d9d306a3.json) ## Summary This procurement process, led by UK SBS, pertains to a research project titled "PS24157 - Research looking at Respondents who don't engage in Early Conciliation." The industry category is research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was performed through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 5 July 2024, with the contract period running from 1 August 2024 to 31 December 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the award update stage, with an award amount of GBP 38,220 granted to Basis Social Limited. Key dates include the award date on 22 July 2024 and the publication of the award notice on 14 August 2024. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services geared towards workplace dispute resolution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the specified suitability considerations. The project's focus on early conciliation mechanisms could offer growth opportunities for companies with expertise in employment law, conflict resolution, and organisational behaviour. As the research aims to enhance the effectiveness of services provided by Acas, businesses with innovative approaches to conflict management may find this project an especially suitable match for their capabilities. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement At Acas, our purpose is clear. We exist to make working life better for everyone by promoting healthy working relationships and addressing disputes and conflict in the workplace with a specific focus on reducing the cost of conflict in the workplace. The Acas conciliation service we provide is vital in achieving our purpose. Acas promotes the early resolution of claims to the Employment Tribunal (ET) in order to avoid a dispute escalating to a full hearing, by means of its conciliation service. Acas Individual Conciliation incorporates both Early Conciliation (EC) (which happens before formal notification to the Employment Tribunal is made by the claimant on an ET1 form) and Post-ET1 conciliation, which happens after the ET1 form has been submitted (more detail on this is given in the next section). 'Individual' is used to distinguish the service from Collective Conciliation, Acas's longstanding service for resolving collective employment disputes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393dd876-60ed-458c-9ed7-728ce87dda9b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £38,220 | | 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 SBS | | 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 | BASIS SOCIAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 10:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393dd876-60ed-458c-9ed7-728ce87dda9b - 14 Aug 2024 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393dd876-60ed-458c-9ed7-728ce87dda9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393dd876-60ed-458c-9ed7-728ce87dda9b 14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c981a098-5df9-4c8c-b3e3-eafe2f2378b6 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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