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PS23204 - RAF040/2324 - DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker

DSIT

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29 Dec 2023 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "PS23204 - RAF040/2324 - DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker". The procurement, managed by DSIT, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV 73000000) and is aimed at understanding public attitudes towards DESNZ policies. This selective procurement process was executed via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with Kantar Public UK Limited awarded the contract for £1,623,038. The contract, covering services to be delivered both domestically and internationally including the United Kingdom, will run from 22nd December 2023 until 31st March 2027. The procurement is at the award update stage as of 20th January 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for large-scale and established businesses specialising in quantitative research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public surveying and data analysis. By participating in such government contracts, businesses can amplify their portfolio in governmental policy research domains, cementing their capabilities in long-term audience tracking and behavioural analysis. The collaboration between DESNZ and Kantar Public UK Limited not only extends the longitudinal data series but also fortifies evidence-based policy development, thereby fostering potential growth avenues for firms adept in handling comprehensive survey-based projects. While SMEs and VCSEs may find this particular opportunity less suited to their scale, larger firms with extensive resources and experience in similar projects stand to gain significant business growth and industry credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23204 - RAF040/2324 - DESNZ Public Attitudes Tracker

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero are seeking a reliable, high quality quantitative survey which can be used to continue the existing time series over a number of years. The aim of this survey is to continue building an understanding of public awareness, attitudes and behaviours in relation to the policies of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and to monitor how these are changing over time in order to provide robust and reliable evidence for policy development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36807e3f-be2f-4311-9113-b9c525a2cefd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc440f2a-6f33-4520-8e21-b14d3d80c5ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,623,038 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 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
DSIT
Additional Buyers

BEIS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR PUBLIC

Further Information

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