Tender

Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Dec 2020 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently inviting proposals for a tender titled "Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea." This research project aims to fill knowledge gaps through a phased approach, including a literature review, data analysis, and interviews with stakeholders remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. The procurement category falls under market research services, and the tender submission deadline is set for 1st January 2021 at midday. The contract duration will run from 11th January 2021 to 30th April 2021. The delivery address for the services is located in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure (below threshold).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market, economic, and social research, particularly those that can engage in remote data collection methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the DfT is seeking innovative approaches to address the issues of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in socio-economic research and a robust understanding of the relevant local contexts will be well-positioned to compete and potentially secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) invites proposals for a research requirement "Understanding the Socio-Economic and Structural Factors Influencing Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea". This research will address the knowledge gaps in the understanding of the socio-economic and structural factors influencing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The scope of the research will be a phased approach: the first will be a literature review, to look at existing data and identify knowledge gaps on the socio-economic and structural factors influencing piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. The second will be a data analysis report considering the socio-economic variables to piracy. The third phase will be video interviews with locally-engaged stakeholders, travel restrictions and safety protocol prohibit the conduct of physical interviews due to COVID-19. The full tender document pack is accessible through DfTs e-souring Portal https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Suppliers must register to access the complete tender pack. This contract will be let for 4 months running from January 2021 to April 2021. The tender submission deadline is 01/01/2021 (12:00 noon).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12e9a5bc-2798-4293-afca-053ecb9996b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a6819f-7f8b-4073-a516-0441592a7c2b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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