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title: "PS24027 - Regulatory Reform for Businesses and Consumers in ASEAN Countries - Understanding Potential Impacts on Gender equality and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (Lot 3)"
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# PS24027 - Regulatory Reform for Businesses and Consumers in ASEAN Countries - Understanding Potential Impacts on Gender equality and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (Lot 3)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0404088-9d28-4605-95c9-0c966860da00

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, represented by DESNZ, has concluded a procurement process for the project "Regulatory Reform for Businesses and Consumers in ASEAN Countries." The procurement involved research services under the CPV classification for research and development services. The contract period is from 13th March 2024 to 28th March 2025, with a contract value of 79,900 GBP. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 23rd February 2024.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those providing research and development services in the area of regulatory interventions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in understanding the impacts of regulations on gender equality and micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) would be well-suited to compete. The project aims to address critical knowledge gaps in regulatory reform interventions, offering a chance for businesses to contribute towards enhancing understanding and monitoring the impacts on WEE and MSMEs.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS24027 001 has extended the contract term from Friday, 29 March 2024 to Friday, 28 March 2025. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the PS22407 - Research Collaboration Network Framework (Lot 3) The Department for Business and Trade is seeking a supplier to undertake research to address a critical gap in knowledge and understanding of the potential impacts (and how to monitor them) of regulatory reform interventions on WEE and MSMEs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,900 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES LLP (CSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 12:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078
- 29 Apr 2024 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078
- 29 Apr 2024 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078
- 29 Apr 2024 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078
- 19 Mar 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccb18439-86f2-4fa6-ab1a-fe03e6f13078
  19th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d3bd257-0458-489f-b5eb-337e63cb7a5f
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx

## Provenance

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