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title: "Public Services Mutuals Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2017-12-04"
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# Public Services Mutuals Research

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b837b272-121d-450c-804f-eb31b2ae54ef

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Public Services Mutuals Research" was conducted by The Department For Culture Media & Sport and focused on the research and development services industry. The procurement, which has now reached the award stage, aimed to monitor the health of the mutuals sector and analyse the effects of governmental interventions. The tender period ended on 11th October 2017, with a contract value of £200,000 and an awarded contract commencing on 20th November 2017, lasting until 31st March 2020. The delivery is to be executed in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in social enterprise dynamics, mutuals sector analysis, or related consultancy fields would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this tender could enhance their reputation and client base within the public sector, aligning with the government's priorities in fostering the mutuals landscape.

## Notice

This research will have two main purposes: 1. To monitor the health of the mutuals sector and establish whether the government's interventions are having a positive impact. This will include the growth in number, size and turnover of public service mutuals. 2. To gain in-depth qualitative insight, over an extended period of time, of the real challenges and opportunities faced when running a public service mutual.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfae0d-9073-4930-965c-9547e1c3b9ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,900 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1 2BQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL ENTERPRISE COALITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfae0d-9073-4930-965c-9547e1c3b9ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5cfae0d-9073-4930-965c-9547e1c3b9ed
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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