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title: "Employer Panel - Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029efe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD"
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# Employer Panel - Research

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029efe

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has completed a public procurement process for the "Employer Panel - Research" contract, categorized under research services in the services sector. The procurement process has utilised an open procedure and covers activities such as labour market intelligence, forecasting, thought leadership, improving the evidence base, measurement and evaluation, and strategic insight. The contract was awarded on 11th July 2024 to IFF Research for a total value of £620,814, and involves delivering services throughout the United Kingdom. The active status of this contract reflects its ongoing nature to meet strategic objectives from July 2024 onwards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those with experience in market intelligence, forecasting, policy analysis, and strategic insight. Businesses capable of offering bespoke research and capable of filling knowledge gaps within the construction industry stand to benefit greatly. With a considerable contract value and the emphasis on high-quality, authoritative sector intelligence, SMEs and larger research firms alike can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios, collaborate with a key industry board, and contribute to the policy development and strategic planning within the construction sector.

## Notice

1.1.IFF Research will provide authoritative sector intelligence on current and future skills needs. 1.2.Activity is broadly split into six distinct areas: 1.2.1. Labour Market Intelligence - Keeping data on the size, shape and composition of the industry up-to-date 1.2.2.Forecasting - Modelling the future demand for skills and training, including the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 1.2.3.Thought Leadership - Providing insight into new and emerging issues linking with policy analysis and policy formation 1.2.4.Improving the Evidence Base - Undertaking research that fills gaps in sector knowledge 1.2.5. Measurement and Evaluation - Assessing the impact of the organisation 1.2.6.Strategic Insight - Supporting the organisation's strategic priorities with bespoke research

### Lot Information

Lot 1

IFF Research will provide authoritative sector intelligence on current and future skills needs. Activity is broadly split into six distinct areas: 1.1.1. Labour Market Intelligence - Keeping data on the size, shape and composition of the industry up-to-date 1.1.2.Forecasting - Modelling the future demand for skills and training, including the Construction Skills Network (CSN) 1.1.3.Thought Leadership - Providing insight into new and emerging issues linking with policy analysis and policy formation 1.1.4.Improving the Evidence Base - Undertaking research that fills gaps in sector knowledge 1.1.5. Measurement and Evaluation - Assessing the impact of the organisation 1.1.6.Strategic Insight - Supporting the organisation's strategic priorities with bespoke research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036321-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,500 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,521,286 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH; WIDER PLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79420000 - Management-related services
- 79512000 - Call centre
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036321-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021581-2024
- 18 Feb 2022 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004678-2022
- 18 Feb 2022 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004641-2022
- 23 Aug 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020685-2021
- 24 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006028-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- http://www.citb.co.uk
- http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
- http://www.widerplan.com
- https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=901662516
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./464NUM5X6X
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

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