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title: "PS23058 Qualitative research on skill shortages in manufacturing firms"
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# PS23058 Qualitative research on skill shortages in manufacturing firms

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e76f0a7d-926f-4ae1-bcab-6a922ef81a71

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for qualitative research on skill shortages in manufacturing firms. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 27th February 2023 to 19th May 2023, with a total value of £48,600 in GBP. The location for delivery is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy related to the manufacturing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has specifically selected Pye Tait Limited as the supplier for this awarded contract.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a direct award against the Futures Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are looking to generate evidence and understanding to inform future actions and policy design in order to address skill shortages in the manufacturing sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3fe9e8-f918-409f-9f67-7852ffa3abc7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 19 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,600 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PYE TAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3fe9e8-f918-409f-9f67-7852ffa3abc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3fe9e8-f918-409f-9f67-7852ffa3abc7
  23rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c77303e7-bef6-427c-aa35-cb27794991ed
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## Notice URLs

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

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