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title: "PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research"
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# PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cae95c40-5611-46db-ba88-e9b054f196d6

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for Qualitative research on business payment practices across sectors. The procurement process was completed through a mini competition under the CCS LVPS DPS. The contract, titled "PS23279 - Late Payments - Sectoral differences research," falls under the services category and involves understanding payment practices variations. The procurement method used was selective by calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period will run from October 19, 2023, to May 31, 2024, with a tender end date of September 29, 2023. The business opportunity is suitable for SMEs.

The awarded contract presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in providing research and development services in consultancy. Companies with expertise in understanding sector-specific payment practices would be well-suited for this tender. BEIS in Swindon, England, is the contracting authority leading this procurement process. The contract provides valuable insights into sectoral payment differences and offers a chance for service suppliers to contribute to this research area. The tender deadline was September 29, 2023, with the contract spanning from October 19, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS LVPS DPS Brief Description of Requirement Qualitative research to understand how and why business payment practices differ across sectors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13bda6-5aa3-466c-935b-3f29780ce51b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,988 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13bda6-5aa3-466c-935b-3f29780ce51b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13bda6-5aa3-466c-935b-3f29780ce51b
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4794b049-ade1-452c-ac7b-579a015f169a
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