Tender

Market Research Framework Agreement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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17 Jan 2020 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a tender for a Market Research Framework Agreement, which will be held in Birmingham, England. This procurement, classified under Transport systems consultancy services and Market research services, is currently in the Planning stage. The tender deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon on 14th February 2020, with supporting documents to be submitted via BravoSolution, the WMCA’s e-tendering portal. Successful consultancy support will facilitate the Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) in understanding customer perceptions of their transport services over the contract term, which runs from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2024.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those offering quantitative and qualitative research services. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-quality insights related to transport systems and customer satisfaction are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria favour quality work considerably, with a weight of 70% on quality and 30% on price, allowing SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to showcase their expertise and capacity in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) currently resources most of its Market Research requirements from Lot 4 of its Professional Services framework that expires in February 2020. The purpose of this procurement is to retender this provision which will now consist of the following two elements in one Framework Agreement, over a maximum term of four years: - Lot 1: Quantitative Research - Lot 2: Qualitative Research Bidders can apply to be included either for Lot 1 and / or Lot 2 and it is intended to qualify a minimum of 4 consultants across both Lots of the framework. Consultancy support through this Framework Agreement will be required to help TfWM (Transport for West Midlands), part of the WMCA, to understand how customers perceive the strengths and weaknesses of the transport offer and which aspects of new scheme investment generates increased usage and improved levels of satisfaction. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_734 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes. Please see the Specification and associated documents for further details of the requirement. Bids are being assessed on the basis of 70% quality and 30% price. Only those organisations that have answered all of the questions and provided all supporting documents satisfactorily in the Qualification Envelope will go on to have their tenders evaluated. Please submit all responses by the tender deadline which is 1200 noon on Friday 14th February 2020 via BravoSolution and the deadline for any clarification questions, also via BravoSolution, is 1200 noon on Monday 10th February 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d29241-d305-4da8-a28c-43dd5eaa63f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

79310000 - Market 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
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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