Planning

RFI for Quantitative Market Research for Solent Green Spaces

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Mar 2017 at 11:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI for Quantitative Market Research for Solent Green Spaces". This initiative involves conducting a telephone survey of residents in Southampton to assess their usage of the Solent coastline, New Forest, and local greenspaces. The engagement end date is scheduled for 23rd February 2018. The procurement process falls under the category of research services, specifically market research services and customer survey services. Interested parties can access additional tender information through the Supply Southampton e-Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and survey services. Companies with expertise in quantitative market research, particularly those experienced in conducting telephone surveys and analysis, will find this procurement fitting. As the Council seeks to refine their survey approach and determine the optimal number of necessary surveys, organisations that can demonstrate innovative methodologies and provide cost-effective solutions may benefit significantly from participating in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for Quantitative Market Research for Solent Green Spaces

Notice Description

Southampton City Councils Planning Policy Team would like to undertake quantitative market research in the form of a telephone survey of residents living in the city centre to establish whether, and in what numbers, they visit the Solent coastline, the New Forest and local greenspaces. Looking at other similar surveys The Planning Policy Team have identified 60 different potential questions however suspect that this number of questions is likely to be excessive and are unsure of the optimum number. It is also unclear the number of surveys that will be required in order to secure a statistically significant sample and the costs of undertaking this number of surveys. To gain an understanding of the market place an RFI is being undertaken. Additional information: Applicants will be required to respond to the RFI via "Supply Southampton" website which can be accessed via, https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ where you can register your details and access information. All questions must be completed and submitted by no later than the time/date indicated. The Council undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Any enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the Curtis Fitch Messaging System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1c5d01-9ab5-4e8e-b099-4342f028e1a2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7FP
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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