- Scope of the procurement
- LOT 1 - Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing
- LOT 2 - Primary Research
- LOT 3 - Evaluation and Impact Assessments
- LOT 4 - Property & Economic Intelligence
- LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling
- LOT 6 - Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Manchester City Council
Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation),, Town Hall Extension, Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA
Telephone
+44 1612345000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Reference number
DN547243
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Manchester City Council (MCC) is looking to establish a procurement framework to help delivery its research and intelligence work, in support of its wider objectives. The framework will provide a mechanism through which expert support and advice can be effectively obtained to meet the myriad of needs of Manchester.
Decision makers in the city require high quality research and intelligence in order to ensure delivery of Our Manchester Strategy and to maximise the benefit from increasingly challenging budgets.
Framework Structure
The Performance Research and Intelligence (PRI) function in MCC is establishing a procurement framework which will help support the work of the directorate, The Council and our partners. The Research, Evaluation and Data Science (REDS) Framework covers a broad range of activities which have been structured into six areas, known as LOTs. There will be a maximum of 15 providers on each LOT. The LOTs are as follows:
LOT 1 – Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing
• Coding of text, including responses to open text consultation questions and internal case notes
• Sentiment analysis
• Machine learning analysis
• Transcribing audio files
• Recoding and transforming datafiles
LOT 2 - Primary Research
• Opinion research - Measuring perceptions and opinions of residents, businesses, service users via interviews, survey, focus groups
• Observation/ ethnographic research
• Insights including behavioral insights
LOT 3 - Evaluations and Impact Assessments of Projects and Programmes
• Theory of Change and Logic Model development
• Evaluation and Impact Assessments of projects and programmes including both outcome and process evaluation
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Randomised Controlled Trials
• Rapid Evidence Reviews of services, systems and current internal practice
• Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and Health Impact Assessments (HIA)
LOT 4 – Property & Economic Intelligence
• Residential property market analysis
• Commercial property market analysis
• Economic research including businesses, employment and skills
LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling
• Analysis of complex data and presentation to a wide range of audiences
• Statistical Analysis, including descriptive statistics of time series, trends and demographic information
• Statistical Modelling, including classification and regression modelling to support population segmentation, risk stratification and predictive modelling
• Analysis of markets, including Social Care Markets
• Population and Service needs assessments to inform policy and commissioning
• Implementing data standards, quality and supporting approaches / systems
• Analysis and Modelling of demand for services to support service planning and commissioning decisions
• Presentation of analytics and modelling output to non-specialist audiences within bespoke and existing reports
• Development of analytical and modelling processes into standard workflows.
LOT 6 – Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation
• Rapid review and synthesis of multiple and complementary evidence sources
• Complex systems modelling
• Advanced and cross-discipline economic analysis
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 1 - Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 1 – Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing
• Coding of text, including responses to open text consultation questions and internal case notes
• Sentiment analysis
• Machine learning analysis
• Transcribing audio files
• Recoding and transforming datafiles
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environment & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 2 - Primary Research
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2 - Primary Research
• Opinion research - Measuring perceptions and opinions of residents, businesses, service users via interviews, survey, focus groups
• Observation/ ethnographic research
• Insights including behavioural insights
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 3 - Evaluation and Impact Assessments
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 3 - Evaluations and Impact Assessments of Projects and Programmes
• Theory of Change and Logic Model development
• Evaluation and Impact Assessments of projects and programmes including both outcome and process evaluation
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Randomised Controlled Trials
• Rapid Evidence Reviews of services, systems and current internal practice
• Equality Impact Assessments (EIA) and Health Impact Assessments (HIA)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 4 - Property & Economic Intelligence
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 4 – Property & Economic Intelligence
• Residential property market analysis
• Commercial property market analysis
• Economic research including businesses, employment and skills
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling
• Analysis of complex data and presentation to a wide range of audiences
• Statistical Analysis, including descriptive statistics of time series, trends and demographic information
• Statistical Modelling, including classification and regression modelling to support population segmentation, risk stratification and predictive modelling
• Analysis of markets, including Social Care Markets
• Population and Service needs assessments to inform policy and commissioning
• Implementing data standards, quality and supporting approaches / systems
• Analysis and Modelling of demand for services to support service planning and commissioning decisions
• Presentation of analytics and modelling output to non-specialist audiences within bespoke and existing reports
• Development of analytical and modelling processes into standard workflows.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
LOT 6 - Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 6 – Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation
• Rapid review and synthesis of multiple and complementary evidence sources
• Complex systems modelling
• Advanced and cross-discipline economic analysis
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental & Climate Change / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend for up to a further 2 years
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-013575
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
1
Title
LOT 1 - Data management, open text coding, text analytics and transcribing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eventure Research Limited
Thornhill Brigg Mill, Thornhill Beck Lane
Brighouse
HD6 4AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
4693096
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZK Analytics Ltd
Unit 3 Earlsfield Business Centre, 9 Lydden Road
London
SW18 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09217478
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAS Ltd
Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court,
Basingstoke
RG24 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
5980241
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
6th Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
1312453
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axia Origin Ltd
4th Floor 18 St Cross Street
London
EC1N 8UN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
12075975
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Methods Analytics
Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby St
London
EC1N 8TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08698156
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
2
Title
LOT 2 - Primary Research
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
York Consulting LLP
Smithfield House, 92 North Street
LEEDS
LS2 7PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
OC325515
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BMG Research Ltd
1A Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 3BE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
2841970
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enventure Research Limited
Thornhill Brigg Mill, Thornhill Beck Lane
Brighouse
HD6 4AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
4693096
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mustard Market Research Ltd
56 Princess Street
Manchester
M1 6HS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
06706816
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trilateral Research Ltd
One Knightsbridge Green
London
SW1X 7QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08698690
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Telemarketing Ltd
1b Stratford Court, Cranmore Boulevard
Solihull
B90 4QT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
04049178
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAS Ltd
Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court, Chineham
Basingstoke
RG24 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
5980241
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CM Monitor (Britain Thinks) Ltd
Somerset House, West Wing, Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
7291125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M E L Research Ltd
Somerset House 37 Temple Street
Birmingham
B2 5DP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
National registration number
3000946
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DJS Research Limited
3 Pavilion Lane, Strines, Stockport
Cheshire
SK6 7GH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
05494158
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TPXimpact Limited
Runway East (Second Floor), 20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
6472420
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Good Side
Mare Street Studios
London
E8 3JS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09951203
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
3
Title
LOT 3 - Evaluation and Impact Assessments of Projects & Programmes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forever Consulting
1st Floor, Phoenix House, 45 Cross St
Manchester
M2 4JF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
14298811
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Centrifuge Consulting Ltd
The Core, Newcastle Helix Bath Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 5TF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
6309686
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wavehill Ltd
21 Alban Square, Aberaeron
Ceredigion
SA46 0DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
National registration number
7117314
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ekosgen
137 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow
G2 3EW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
229257
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
York Consulting
Smithfield House, 92 North Street
Leeds
LS2 7PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
OC325515
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAS Ltd
Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court, Chineham
Basingstoke
RG24 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
5980241
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cordis Bright Limited
Thomas Ford House, 23-24 Smithfield Street
London
EC1A 9LF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
3620136
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SQW Ltd
Beckwith House, 3rd Floor 1 Wellington Road North
Stockport
SK4 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
1701564
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Dynamics Limited
3 Waterhouse Square, 138 Holborn
London
EC1N 2SW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09422707
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZK Analytics Ltd
Unit 3 Earlsfield Business Centre, 9 Lydden Road,
London
SW18 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09217478
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TPXimpact Limited
Runway East (Second Floor), 20 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
6472420
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Axia Origin Ltd
4th Floor 18 St Cross Street
London
EC1N 8UN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
12075975
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
4
Title
LOT 4 - Property & Economic Intelligence
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forever Consulting
1st Floor, Phoenix House, 45 Cross St
Manchester
M2 4JF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
14298811
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ekosgen
137 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow
G2 3EW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
229257
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savills (UK) Ltd
33 Margaret Street,
London
W1G 0JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
2605138
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd
Steer Davies & Gleave Ltd 61 Mosley Street,
Manchester
M2 3HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
1883830
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SQW Ltd
Beckwith House, 3rd Floor 1 Wellington Road North,
Stockport
SK4 1AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
1701564
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Dynamics
3 Waterhouse Square, 138 Holborn
London
EC1N 2SW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09422707
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Econometrics
19A Covent Garden, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
National registration number
01916825
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
OC303675
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UrbanTide Limited
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
9222463
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
5
Title
LOT 5 - Analytics and Modelling
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ekosgen
137 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow
G2 3EW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
National registration number
229257
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZK Analytics Ltd
Unit 3 Earlsfield Business Centre, 9 Lydden Road,
London
SW18 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
09217478
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Econometrics
19A Covent Garden, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
National registration number
01916825
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WPI Economics
5-6 St Matthew Street,
London
SW1P 2JT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08352214
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAS Ltd
Grove House, Lutyens Close, Chineham Court, Chineham
Basingstoke
RG24 8AG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
5980241
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
6th Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place,
Manchester
M1 3BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
1312453
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square,
London
EC4A 3BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
OC303675
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Methods Analytics
Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby St,
London
EC1N 8TS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08698156
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UrbanTide Limited
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
9222463
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £800,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TC645 - Research, Evaluation and Data Sciences
Lot No
6
Title
LOT 6 - Expert Networks: Cross-cutting Research and Evidence Generation
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WPI Economics
5-6 St Matthew Street,
London
SW1P 2JT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08352214
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cambridge Econometrics
19A Covent Garden, Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH - East of England
National registration number
01916825
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
York Consulting
Smithfield House, 92 North Street
Leeds
LS2 7PN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
OC325515
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £600,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 15 September 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
The contracts will be for 2 years, expected to commence 21 August 2023 with option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project.
The Council reserves the right not to award the framework, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed framework.
All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.
Please note that although quantities and descriptions in the framework are those used and required by Manchester City Council this framework is open to and may be used by other Authorities and Manchester Partners - this includes the following Councils - Bolton, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Trafford, Rochdale, Bury, Salford, Wigan, Blackburn Darwen BC, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Warrington, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Commission for New Economy, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM),Greater Manchester Transport Unit, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and the Integrated Transport Authority, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire Authority, Manchester International Airport, and any other public authority, National Health Service (NHS) organisation or companies / partners owned by or part of any contracting body.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the framework is communicated to tenderers prior to entering into the framework. If an appeal regarding the award of a framework has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)