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title: "A research study to understand the effectiveness of the whistleblowing framework in Great Britain"
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# A research study to understand the effectiveness of the whistleblowing framework in Great Britain

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f76d2a32-1226-4fd8-92ce-9e14ab568669

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for a research study on the effectiveness of whistleblowing in Great Britain. The procurement falls under the services category and was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from July 6, 2023, to January 30, 2024, with an award value of £99,990. The tender period ended on May 19, 2023.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development sector to contribute insights on whistleblowing practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) may find this contract suitable for participation. The contract has been awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, marking a significant collaboration in service provision within the public sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement In Great Britain, whistleblowing refers to when a worker makes a disclosure of information which they reasonably believe shows wrongdoing or someone covering up wrongdoing. Types of wrongdoing include criminal offences, the endangerment of health and safety, causing damage to the environment, a miscarriage of justice, or a breach of any legal obligation. Workers who blow the whistle are entitled to protections, which were introduced through the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) (amending the Employment Rights Act 1996). These include protection from detriment or dismissal as a result of blowing the whistle, and a route of redress through the Employment Tribunals if these protections are infringed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24bf69-08c8-4789-8656-c10ac192e4b1 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2023 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,990 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24bf69-08c8-4789-8656-c10ac192e4b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c24bf69-08c8-4789-8656-c10ac192e4b1
  6th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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