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Precept Surveys

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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01 Oct 2024 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service for a project titled "Precept Surveys". This tender falls under the industry category of Survey Services (CPV: 79311000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process was at the Award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, contract start on 16th September 2024, and contract end on 15th September 2028. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP. This contract utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation (below the threshold). The awarded supplier is Social & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs such as Social & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd. The project involves conducting annual interviews with businesses and the public, offering a mix of face-to-face and telephone surveys, which are crucial for small to medium-sized survey and research firms that possess the capability to develop interview scripts, carry out data analysis, and provide comprehensive reports. This contract, with its potential for extensions up to four years, provides a stable revenue stream and a chance to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Precept Surveys

Notice Description

Conducting of interviews with businesses and members of the public, across Devon and Somerset, to inform the level of the Fire and Rescue Service precept within Council Tax the following financial year. Interviews are a combination of face-to-face and telephone. The supplier will develop the interview script, carry out the interviews/surveys, analyse the data/information and provide a report on the findings. Surveys are carried out annually (in Autumn). The contract has an initial term of one year, with 3 x 12 extensions available (maximum 4 year term).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d83402b-985c-4329-963b-8f3e6ab579e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2028 4-5 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL & MARKET STRATEGIC RESEARCH (SMSR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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