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Survey and Focus Group Research

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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04 Jul 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), based in London, commissioned a contract for "Survey and Focus Group Research" services classified under CPV code 73110000. This procurement process, marked as 'complete', involved a selective tender method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS. The research aims to support the Electoral Resilience and Democratic Engagement Programme in the UK, focusing on electoral reforms like introducing voting for 16- and 17-year-olds. The tender concluded with an award to Deltapoll Limited on 2nd July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2027. The contract holds a total value of £10,000,000, and the buyer welcomes engagement with SMEs.

This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in research services, particularly those specialising in public policy and electoral systems. The procurement process favoured suppliers within the SME category, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive polling services and analytical reports. Participating enterprises could potentially enhance their portfolio and secure longer-term projects with MHCLG beyond this contract period, contributing to democratic engagement initiatives across the UK. Business entities equipped with skills in survey execution and focus group management will find ample opportunities to leverage their strengths and expand their service offerings through such collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Survey and Focus Group Research

Notice Description

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) regularly commissions bespoke polling services with the aim of informing key policy areas. In this particular instance, the department is seeking to commission research relating to the Electoral Resilience and Democratic Engagement Programme (ERDEP) which will introduce votes for 16- and 17-year-olds - referred to throughout as 'Votes at 16' - alongside other electoral reforms. This research includes conducting a survey and focus groups with both attainers who will be able to register to vote ahead of turning 16 (young people aged 14 and 15) and newly enfranchised electors (young people aged 16 and 17) across the United Kingdom. This also includes data analysis and drafting a final report that will be published. In addition to this immediate requirement, the department will seek to develop a longer term arrangement with the Supplier, with the aim of potentially delivering additional projects during the term of the Contract. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48953472-cdda-4450-952f-2094940a5778
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELTAPOLL

Further Information

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