Award

Qualitative Research Services

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2016 at 10:35

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is seeking a service provider for its tender titled "Qualitative Research Services," focusing on market research and public-opinion polling services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 13 September 2016, with a contract valued at £250,000. The deadline for submissions was set for 12 October 2016, and the contract will run from 11 November 2016 to 10 November 2018, with delivery to be made in London, United Kingdom through an open procurement method.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and qualitative analysis, particularly those offering innovative approaches to product development and consumer insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with expertise in conducting diverse qualitative research projects that include customer service understanding and advertising development, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio and engage with a reputable organisation like NS&I.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this invitation to tender is to establish an agreement with a service provider for the provision of qualitative research services. Each year NS&I carry out a number of ad-hoc qualitative research projects. These projects can cover a range of topics so qualitative research may be needed to support: o blue sky thinking and strategy development o product development - both in terms of new product development and product enhancement o understanding of customer service expectations o communications testing o the exploration of consumer segment attitudes, needs and behaviours o advertising development o branding and image development. As well as bespoke ad-hoc projects we may require support with the facilitation of workshops and input into meetings with other agencies that we work with such as our marketing agency. Further information relating to the tender can be obtained from the NS&I eProcurement website portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Additional information: All communication relating to the tender should be addressed via the messaging feature on the NS&I eProcurement website portal relating to this ITT NS&I reference 1505. Responses to this ITT must be submitted via the NS&I eProcurement website portal under NS&I tender reference no.1505 no later than the deadline of noon on 12 October 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2aed402b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6897ae-72b1-4d51-b713-a0bf03eb9e47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2018 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
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 2QX
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCOVERY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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