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title: "UK SBS FWRECR16098BIS - Qualitative analysis of individuals in the gig economy - Interviews"
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# UK SBS FWRECR16098BIS - Qualitative analysis of individuals in the gig economy - Interviews

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff9f68f3-7a53-44f6-a1aa-f270cb0b6201

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UK SBS FWRECR16098BIS - Qualitative analysis of individuals in the gig economy - Interviews" is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This initiative falls under the research and development consultancy services category (CPV code: 73200000) and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement is in the award stage, completed on 1 March 2017, with the contract period spanning from 6 December 2016 to 31 March 2017. The total value of the contract awarded is £76,350, and it utilised an 'Other' procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and analysis, particularly those specialising in qualitative methodologies relevant to the gig economy. Companies with expertise in market research, polling, and statistics would be well-suited to compete, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The exploration of the gig economy's impact on employment can provide insights that are valuable to government and private sectors, fostering growth for competitors in this emerging field.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 1 The gig economy is an emerging and rapidly developing area. The gig economy comprises of individuals finding work via online employment platforms eg. Uber, Taskrabbit. The Government is interested in understanding the role of this new way of working, how many people are finding work in this way, what role skills and training have to play in the gig economy, and the experiences of those who have found work through the gig economy. This mini competition invites bids to supply qualitative analysis involving interviews with individuals who have found work in the gig economy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7d3df1-c718-4824-ae21-8bf4f1f689ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,350 |
| 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 1ET |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## 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

- 1 Mar 2017 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7d3df1-c718-4824-ae21-8bf4f1f689ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7d3df1-c718-4824-ae21-8bf4f1f689ba
  1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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