--- title: "To further our understanding of how employers set pay for apprentices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-02-17" --- # To further our understanding of how employers set pay for apprentices Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd55e82f-21ff-4d2a-a34a-5f5e1d52511c.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is currently involved in a public procurement process for a research project titled "To further our understanding of how employers set pay for apprentices". This contract falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, specifically aimed at gathering insights into apprentices' pay structure. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2020, with the contract planned to commence on 10th March 2020 and run until 31st December 2020. Participation in the tender was managed through the Delta eSourcing Portal via an open procedure, without specific thresholds for procurement. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and economic consultancy, particularly those with expertise in employment studies and apprenticeship schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the contracting authority explicitly encourages their participation. Engaging in this project could lead to further collaborations with UK SBS or related organisations in the public sector, bolstering a business's portfolio in research and service delivery. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 2nd March 2020 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers to further our understanding of how employers set pay for apprentices. 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: M2794NM948. 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/7272dace-2323-4e70-a2c8-d6bae49e8b88 | | 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 | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,831 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | ## 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 - 17 Feb 2021 at 16:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7272dace-2323-4e70-a2c8-d6bae49e8b88 - 13 May 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7272dace-2323-4e70-a2c8-d6bae49e8b88 - 19 Feb 2020 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecbda0e-e4ad-4fa3-92d0-816cec58e310 - 7 Feb 2020 at 15:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecbda0e-e4ad-4fa3-92d0-816cec58e310 - 7 Feb 2020 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecbda0e-e4ad-4fa3-92d0-816cec58e310 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7272dace-2323-4e70-a2c8-d6bae49e8b88 17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecbda0e-e4ad-4fa3-92d0-816cec58e310 19th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fefe7b6c-04f8-4591-b67c-f116097149cb CR20016 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c60f7cd2-a3d4-48ea-a4c9-881faa2c60ac CR20016 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07069ccc-1df8-480a-9031-d2e29053f5a7 CR20016 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2de6109-2cc0-40d0-abaa-4806c98ef26c CR20016 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - tracked - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f90de6a9-b9bb-4d08-bc2e-01a3642b89b7 CR20016 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f00ecfd4-1cd7-4d21-bf6c-b88df4685303 CR20016 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac5cd95b-71cb-4021-b25f-8feccae5b0dc CR20016 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ae19d69c-6ae0-4983-80b9-5cc57b12b69d Redacted Contract ## 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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