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title: "ACAS27482 - MH Good Practice tender"
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# ACAS27482 - MH Good Practice tender

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f13a5ab2-9caf-4920-b4c5-34667b8a6b48

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "ACAS27482 - MH Good Practice tender" has been concluded with the UK Shared Business Services Limited serving as the buying organisation. This award notice pertains to a selective procurement method conducted via a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The project involves a qualitative research service aimed at enhancing Acas's strategies for managing mental health-related absences. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on 27th July 2026 and will run through 29th October 2027. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in health-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit as the procurement process accommodates these business types. Basis Social Limited (trading as The Social Agency), a large-scale enterprise, has been awarded the contract valued at £69,730. The project's emphasis on mental health management aligns well with service providers capable of delivering impactful insights and strategic advice, thereby presenting a growth opportunity for businesses looking to establish themselves in the public sector research niche.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement This ITT invites contractors to bid for a qualitative research project to help Acas better understand good practice in managing mental health related absence and enabling return to work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d13c-7e06-496f-82b9-83f4a49b1e87 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,730 |
| 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 | BASIS SOCIAL LIMITED (TRADING AS THE SOCIAL AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d13c-7e06-496f-82b9-83f4a49b1e87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e6d13c-7e06-496f-82b9-83f4a49b1e87
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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