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title: "Buckinghamshire Council UKSPF People and Skills research"
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# Buckinghamshire Council UKSPF People and Skills research

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2c1d5ef-bee3-49de-8028-07c7eba4cc09

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for the UKSPF People and Skills research project. The council aims to understand the barriers to employment in specific wards: Aylesbury North-West, Booker, Cressex, Castlefield, Totteridge, and Bowerdean. The contract, valued at £22,050 GBP, was awarded to OrbitaCX Limited. The contract period is from 27th March 2024 to 17th May 2024.

This procurement opportunity, focusing on market research services, was open to SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses experienced in providing market research services, particularly in employment challenges and opportunities, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was on 15th March 2024. The project location is in England, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Buckinghamshire Council would like to understand the challenges and reasons why people are unable to access employment or work opportunities. The Council is seeking to commission a short, semi-structured research project focused on 3 key Opportunity Bucks wards: * Aylesbury North-West * Booker, Cressex and Castlefield * Totteridge and Bowerdean

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd0ac3a-e17e-4acf-bc62-7b96a403d4b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2024 - 17 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,050 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORBITACX LIMITED T/A INSIGHTNOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd0ac3a-e17e-4acf-bc62-7b96a403d4b2
- 29 Feb 2024 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b890ba-7e1e-4058-99b3-95922441f351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fd0ac3a-e17e-4acf-bc62-7b96a403d4b2
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b890ba-7e1e-4058-99b3-95922441f351
  29th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=94aabb1f-1ed7-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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