Tender

GB-London: Managed Service Providers' market research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Oct 2020 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently undertaking a procurement process for a managed service providers' market research project, with the tender titled "GB-London: Managed Service Providers' market research." This initiative falls under the research services industry category and is located in London, UK. The tender period is set to conclude on 12 November 2020, and the contract is expected to commence from 1 December 2020, running until 31 March 2021. The estimated budget for this contract ranges between £50,000 and £65,000 (excluding VAT), and it is processed through an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in qualitative research services. Companies capable of conducting in-depth interviews and desktop research within the managed service sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, these businesses have the potential to enhance their profile and secure valuable contracts for delivering essential research and insights to the DCMS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Managed Service Providers' market research

Notice Description

DCMS is seeking to appoint a supplier to conduct research into the UK Managed Service Providers sector. The Supplier will be expected to conduct predominantly qualitative research to meet the research objectives. The research will include desktop research and in-depth interviews with industry experts to explore service-associated risks research, service taxonomy or considerations around costs of increased service security. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. With regards to Section 9 - Estimated Value of Requirement - the current budget for the contract is in the range PS50k to PS65k (excl VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2991c12d-044c-4424-b65b-f5f298e48a70
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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