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Provision of Research and Analysis for the Covid 19 inquiry

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Research and Analysis for the Covid 19 inquiry." This tender focused on research services, specifically under CPV code 73110000, and involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD, began on the 26th of October 2023 and will run until the 25th of October 2026. It involves delivery across diverse locations including the United Kingdom and several international territories. The total contract value is £6,490,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with experience in large-scale inquiries and campaigns such as "Every Story Matters." While it may require organisations with substantial capacity due to the scale of the contract, businesses capable of providing in-depth analysis and strategic insights could benefit greatly from engaging with the Crown Commercial Service for future tenders. Companies that meet these criteria are advised to explore the framework agreements and actively participate in the selective procurement processes to leverage growth and visibility. This contract, while not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, still offers valuable insights into the types of requirements prevalent in large public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research and Analysis for the Covid 19 inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of 'Research and Analysis Expertise for the Every Story Matters Campaign'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11640e32-31bf-44ad-b34d-efedb0b7ced3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4949b09c-7392-4887-82ab-0ab3985d20ae
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,490,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,490,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2023 - 25 Oct 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Ipsos MORI

Further Information

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