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Border Force Immigration Enforcement Qualitative Research

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Border Force Immigration Enforcement Qualitative Research" is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, with the aim of acquiring qualitative communications research services to support Border Force priorities. This selective tender was previously awarded to Define Insight and has been awarded a contract variation extending its agreement until 31st December 2020. The contract, valued at £600,000, falls within the research services industry category and encompasses delivery across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in qualitative research methodologies. Businesses that can provide insights into immigration enforcement and related priorities of the UK Visa and Immigration department will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract's focus on communication research, companies with expertise in data analysis, public sector engagement, and sociocultural studies could particularly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Force Immigration Enforcement Qualitative Research

Notice Description

This is a contract for a Supplier to carry out qualitative communications research to inform Border Force, Immigration Enforcement (IE), UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) priorities The contract was previously awarded and is now varied to extend the agreement to 31st December 2020. This contract variation is now published to comply with government transparency requirements. Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY CONTRACT VARIATION ALSO PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cccaddf-0529-4192-9e8d-6a25a64f7ed9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFINE INSIGHT

Further Information

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