CR18205 - Monthly SME Business Finance Monitor

Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 18th January 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Background Since the UK's EU referendum, BEIS needs more regular monitoring of SMEs' access to finance and other indicators of SME business and trade sentiment, so that BEIS ministers and the Department have an up-to-date understanding and data on how SMEs are faring. The research we need will be derived from fieldwork associated with an existing survey that is already regularly published at least once a year. This publication must be already up and running and hence by re-using this dataset, we are making use of a pre-existing infrastructure and using data that is readily comparable to an existing time series. The monthly reports that we procure allow us to monitor SME sentiment and conditions for very little cost and inform officials and ministers if there are any changes in trends, especially if there is anything adverse The project will provide BEIS with regular monitoring of SMEs' access to finance and other indicators of SME business and trade sentiment, so BEIS ministers and the Department have an up-to-date understanding and data on SMEs' economic and financial situation and appetite to engage in international trade. Aims and Objectives of the Project The key deliverables are data in the form of a monthly set of charts/slides, incorporating a key message on each slide and brief explanations/commentaries on the trends and latest figures as appropriate. In the forthcoming contracting period, it is likely that there will be a maximum of 25-30 charts in each monthly report, subject to discussion with the contractor. The analysis should include analysis and tables on as many of the following topics as possible, as permitted by the parent survey. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.