Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Business and Trade
London
Paul.Farthing@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-and-trade
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Business Perception Survey 2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79310000 - Market research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
DBT are looking to contract with an organisation to undertake the following survey and report the outcomes.
About the survey
The objective of the Business Perception Survey (BPS) is to determine businesses’ views on regulation. The specific objectives are to:
• Assess the perceived effect of regulation on businesses.
• Explore what aspects of regulation and regulatory delivery are considered most burdensome to businesses.
• Explore businesses’ views on regulators in general.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79312000 - Market-testing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
DBT are looking to contract with an organisation to undertake the following survey and report the outcomes.
About the survey
The objective of the Business Perception Survey (BPS) is to determine businesses’ views on regulation. The specific objectives are to:
• Assess the perceived effect of regulation on businesses.
• Explore what aspects of regulation and regulatory delivery are considered most burdensome to businesses.
• Explore businesses’ views on regulators in general.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
About supplier engagement session
Interested suppliers are invited to attend a supplier engagement session scheduled to take place on 14th March 2024, between 11am and 12.30pm via Microsoft Teams. Should you wish to attend, please register your interest using the contact details below. The event will provide more information about the opportunity and what we expect from suppliers. It will also give suppliers an opportunity to better understand what DBT aims to achieve from the contract.
Please contact myself (Paul.Farthing@businessandtrade.gov.uk) and cc Harry Anderson on the following email address if interested in attending the supplier day - harry.anderson@businessandtrade.gov.uk
This will be procured through the CCS Research and Insights DPS framework (RM6126) and so if you are not registered on the CCS portal please proceed and register. Once the application is received by CCS it takes about 15 days for them to complete the registration process. If you have any issues registering please contact CCS on tele: 0345 410 2222 or email info@crowncommercial.gov.uk who will be able to guide you through the process.
After the supplier day DBT will undertake a filtering exercise through the above framework and invite suppliers to bid and so if this requirement is of interest can you ensure your filters are covering the following main categories:
• Subject Area: Business, Finance and the Economy; Culture, Media and Sport.
• Research Methods: Analysis and Modelling; Data Collection Method (general); Physical Sampling / Surveys.
• Target participants: Business and the Economy;
• Research location: UK, England.
We will explain the filtering further within the sub-headings on the supplier day so that you will have time to ensure your filters capture this opportunity.