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title: "CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies globally and the benefits that accrue from recognition in those countries."
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# CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies globally and the benefits that accrue from recognition in those countries.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9afe790-295f-4774-9e36-944fcb8f4661

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the project titled "CR20074 - Research into the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) in developed economies". This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as research and development consultancy services. The procurement method utilised is a direct award, which took place following a review of the domestic regulatory landscape to devise the optimal UK legislative approach. The contract period began on 15th July 2020 and ended on 30th September 2020, with a contract value of £85,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on market and economic research. Businesses with expertise in desk research, stakeholder engagement, and the capability to analyse academic studies would be particularly well-suited to participate in future similar projects, potentially driving growth through increased government collaborations.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition, this is a direct award via CR15025 Research & Evaluation Framework Lot 5** TINS is reviewing the domestic regulatory landscape, to determine the optimal UK approach to legislation in this area. There is a possibility that legislation will be introduced in September to begin to establish a domestic legal framework. To support this work and timeline, TINS requires large volumes of desk research (using publicly available information, impact assessments and academic studies), plus some engagement with stakeholder groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,460 |
| 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 | SQW |

## 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

- 17 May 2021 at 13:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
- 8 Dec 2020 at 11:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
- 17 Nov 2020 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
- 6 Oct 2020 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
- 6 Oct 2020 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d15798c-3ce3-4b29-8956-5b1281989606
  17th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bb8cad3f-a887-48c9-b0bb-bdfbb85ae9b5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/af70213e-2084-4a57-b717-d5211b897b67

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