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Towns Study and NIA2 Social Research

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY

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24 May 2021 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The National Infrastructure Commission, acting on behalf of HM Treasury, has awarded a contract titled "Towns Study and NIA2 Social Research". This project, falling under the social research services category, involves the design and delivery of polling and focus groups for the Commission's towns study. The contract period commenced on 21 May 2021 and will run until 31 August 2021, with a total value of £100,000. This procurement process was conducted as a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was officially announced on 18 May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in social research services that support governmental assessments. Companies specialising in data collection, public opinion polling, and qualitative research methodologies will find this contract particularly relevant. The awarded supplier, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicates the competitive landscape, and businesses with similar capabilities are encouraged to participate in future procurement processes to enhance their growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Towns Study and NIA2 Social Research

Notice Description

The National Infrastructure Commission, the "Authority", has a requirement for the design and delivery of polling, and potentially supporting focus groups, to support the Commission's towns study and its baseline report for the second National Infrastructure Assessment. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc045a1-3afb-49b9-b158-f96bef3719bf
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION : HM TREASURY
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of National Infrastructure Commission : HM Treasury
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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