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title: "Research Into The Public Service Mutuals Sector"
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# Research Into The Public Service Mutuals Sector

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d311b852-7398-4509-9fa7-a522aeb2e152

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed a procurement process titled "Research Into The Public Service Mutuals Sector." This contract, awarded for a value of £38,250, aims to produce a report concerning the Public Service Mutuals Sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18th October 2016. The award was published on 6th January 2017, and the contract runs from 27th October 2016 to 15th December 2016. The research consultancy services fall under the CPV classification of 73210000, and are relevant to multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in research consultancy in the public service sector. Companies specialising in research, consultancy, and analysis could find this type of work valuable, enabling them to leverage their expertise and contribute to the development of public services. Entities already familiar with governmental operations or public sector procurement may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and this is for transparency purposes. A contract for research and production of a report regarding the Public Service Mutuals Sector. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4567b4bf-bfdc-49e5-ba21-b71ca5b0124d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2016 - 15 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,250 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPFA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4567b4bf-bfdc-49e5-ba21-b71ca5b0124d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4567b4bf-bfdc-49e5-ba21-b71ca5b0124d
  6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d84a5d9-7a72-406f-a842-a75d2e0f613f
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74dcbe01-01e2-43fc-8e44-8d700142014a
  Agreement Annexes

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs

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