Tender

Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services

THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

27 Feb 2020 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is currently conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services. This opportunity, classified under research and development services, aims to engage organisations with the necessary expertise to implement a range of methodologies in research and evaluation across various sectors. The tender is in the active planning stage, with responses due by 16 March 2020. The estimated contract value is between £23 million and £35 million over a four-year period, with the contract expected to commence from 1 July 2020 and run until 31 May 2024. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom and other territories, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped with research capabilities and technical innovation. Businesses specialising in research methodologies, data analysis, and policy evaluation could find a strong match with the requirements listed. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their profiles in the public sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased revenue streams within the research and consultancy space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity that DCMS wish to procure a Framework Agreement with organisations with appropriate experience and expertise to enable the research and evaluation all of its services across all business areas and sectors. The Framework Agreement will require the use of a wide range of methodologies and technical innovation in order to support the research and evaluation in operational and or policy areas. Please be advised that the estimated value of this contract range between PS23 million - PS35 million over 4 years. DCMS are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) which consists of a questionnaire containing background information and a number of questions requiring responses, relating to the potential Lots and Services. There is no guarantee that this RFI will result in a Competitive tender. Responding or not responding to this RFI will not affect any tende

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3845ff6c-7f8f-4181-a586-c913ca86e8e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384573fb-245c-4ef9-89ef-d4b365052377
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2024 3-4 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Further Information

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