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Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office in Liverpool has completed a public procurement process for "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1," focusing on qualitative research pertaining to policing, crime, and serious violence. The contract has been awarded to C M MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS) LTD, with a total value of £900,000 and a duration of 24 months, including options for two additional 12-month extensions. This procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 10 June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research methods and the ability to support government communications initiatives would be well-suited to compete in future procurement opportunities within the public sector. The contract's association with serious public issues also emphasises the importance of innovative and effective research solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1

Notice Description

Notice published for transparency purposes only. LOT 1 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FOR POLICING, CRIME, AND SERIOUS VIOLENCE The Authority requires a Supplier to work as a research partner to the Home Office Communications Directorate. Term 24 month plus 12 month option plus second 12 month option. Call-off from RM6018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d1565-63db-4a71-8f7a-5f1ae283eae6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2024 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
HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C M MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

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