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DSIT Market Research Agency Contract

BEIS

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17 Oct 2023 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for market research and behavioural insights services. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 and will run for two years, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement process was carried out through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights RM6126 DPS framework agreement. BEIS, based in Swindon, England, acted as the buying organisation. The procurement stage was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 2023 to August 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for market research agencies and consultancy service providers to engage with the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. By providing research and insights to support DSIT's communications, businesses can contribute to raising awareness and understanding of the UK's Science and Technology sector. The awarded contract creates a platform for growth and innovation within the industry category of research and development services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSIT Market Research Agency Contract

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Following machinery of government changes, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been formed. DSIT is looking to appoint a research agency under the Research & Insights framework under RM6126, conducting market research and providing behavioural insights services. This will be a two-year contract, with the option of extending for a further year subject to budgetary approval. The maximum spending threshold for the two-year contract will be PS2,000,000 and the spending threshold for the one-year extension (which would be subject to budgetary approval) would be PS1,000,000. The total budget for all activity (including any extensions) is a maximum of PS3,000,000.00 excluding VAT. Please note, these figures include contingency for crisis communications. This will include providing social, economic and market research and behavioural insights to support DSIT communications and our aim to raise awareness and understanding of the UK's Science and Technology sector offering across a range of audiences. Main campaigns include GREAT Campaign (including Unicorn Kingdom, GREAT Talent and StudyUK) and Skills for Life (including CyberFirst, Upskill in Cyber and Advance Digital Skills)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780c41f-dbb4-45f1-b863-8971238a5368
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2026 3-4 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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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