--- title: "CCMK17A05 - The Provision of the Children's Services Research Project for DCLG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-10-09" --- # CCMK17A05 - The Provision of the Children's Services Research Project for DCLG Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3552898-aa5c-4ef3-8e04-43cfcc859845.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is seeking tenders for the project titled "CCMK17A05 - The Provision of the Children's Services Research Project for DCLG". This tender falls within the research and development services category and is open to suppliers located in the United Kingdom as well as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man. The tender period is set to close on 30th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 20th November 2017 and run until 19th July 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure intended for lower threshold projects, facilitating wider participation in the contracting process. This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and consultancy services. Companies equipped to conduct research, data analysis, and provide related consulting services would find this tender suitable. Interested parties must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite, ensuring they have a valid DUNS number to participate effectively in the tendering process. ## Notice CCMK17A05 - The Provision of the Children's Services Research Project for DCLG. Please see attached documentation for further details. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708b226-ba4c-4d18-a55b-9116b6ae08db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 19 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2017 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708b226-ba4c-4d18-a55b-9116b6ae08db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3708b226-ba4c-4d18-a55b-9116b6ae08db 9th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05db5236-b351-472d-a868-7b1108f6877a CCMK17A05 Appendix A - Terms of Participation v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06b3485a-94c0-4d69-a651-7a6590369ae0 CCMK17A05 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf7671f4-a3ff-40a6-9837-6e4c035b805f CCMK17A05 Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df20da72-1b59-4abc-80ec-d2a472c411b1 CCMK17A05 Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f0ca6b1-461a-4f6a-9fe5-72d73ed42b80 CCMK17A05 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6260cb4d-1337-47b3-83a3-59fffc0b21f5 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A - PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d876b4a6-966d-48ee-8310-26a5d7bfd718 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B - PDF - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c37c884-b1c4-49c3-920a-48619875035d CCMK17A05 Invitation To Tender - v1.0 ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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