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Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Mar 2022 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups". The process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £78,000. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 25 January 2022 to 31 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 29 November 2021. The project involved focus groups designed to provide audience insight to support DCMS strategy development across various policy areas, taking place in London (postal code SW1A 2BQ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in qualitative research and communications consultancy. Businesses with expertise in audience engagement and insight generation would be particularly well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Engaging with the DCMS in future procurement processes could help these businesses expand their client base and enhance their capabilities in delivering valuable research services.

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Notice Title

Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to design and deliver focus groups on behalf of the DCMS Communications team, in order to provide audience insight on DCMS issues to support strategy development across policy areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e77c103-d33a-4dfa-b53e-56d619459711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f7d0d7-0200-4383-87b8-423080cd46e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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