Tender

R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group

SPARKFUND

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Tender

10 May 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SparkFund is currently seeking qualified suppliers for the tender titled "R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group," which focuses on market-testing services in the food and beverage sector, specifically soft drinks. The tender, part of an open procurement method, is in the active stage, with submissions due by 28th May 2019. The contract period will commence on 10th June 2019 and extend until 31st July 2019. The delivery location for this service is within the Yorkshire and Humber region of the United Kingdom, offering an opportunity for local businesses to engage directly.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market-testing services, research and development, and consultancy, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in sensory evaluation, consumer insights, and project management consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning their services with SparkFund's goal of gaining valuable consumer feedback in a competitive industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R&D/043 - Taste Assessment & Consumer Focus Group

Notice Description

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier to conduct a taste assessment and a Consumer focus group including sensory evaluation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00a6e5a6-e7c1-484a-9d1f-83a55aeea4fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1599a7-e933-45eb-81c7-1447bbdba905
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

CPV Codes

15982000 - Soft drinks

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79312000 - Market-testing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPARKFUND
Contact Name
Procurement Support Officer
Contact Email
bids.spark-fund@hull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482466106

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU6 7RX
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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