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title: "CR20160 - A Public Dialogue on Location Data Ethics"
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# CR20160 - A Public Dialogue on Location Data Ethics

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a0cae4-1e9e-4ef0-a46d-cb933db4f201

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited recently concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "CR20160 - A Public Dialogue on Location Data Ethics." This initiative, classified under research and development consultancy services within the geographical location of Swindon, aimed to engage with the public regarding the ethical implications of location data. The tender period ended on 18 January 2021, and the awarded contract was granted on 1 February 2021, with services expected to start from 8 February 2021 and conclude by 30 November 2021. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via the CCS Dynamic Purchasing System RM6018.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, public consultation, and data ethics, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in qualitative research and public engagement strategies would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The insights generated from this project will likely inform further procurement opportunities related to geospatial policy development, enhancing avenues for firms focused on innovative research methodologies and ethical discussions surrounding data usage.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The overall aim of this project is to explore and understand public perceptions of location data ethics, by engaging in dialogue with a diverse and inclusive sample of the public. The outputs will provide evidence that identifies the unique ethical challenges of location data, and inform the Geospatial Commission's future policy work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b16c14f-b0ca-4ce0-8930-66cdcf75fa92 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,464 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR PUBLIC MANAGEMENT T/A TRAVERSE |

## 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

- 3 Feb 2021 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b16c14f-b0ca-4ce0-8930-66cdcf75fa92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b16c14f-b0ca-4ce0-8930-66cdcf75fa92
  3rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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