Tender

2021-164 Consumer Tracking Research

OFGEM

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Tender

13 Dec 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Ofgem, concerns the contract titled "2021-164 Consumer Tracking Research" within the research services industry category. The opportunity is located in the United Kingdom, and it is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11th January 2022. The contract is expected to run from 31st March 2022 to 30th March 2024, with an estimated value of £115,000. This open procurement process allows businesses to participate freely, with a minimum contract value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in quantitative research and market analysis, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proven capabilities in delivering survey research. Companies that can demonstrate experience in sourcing research participants, designing and implementing surveys, and conducting data analysis will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The outcomes of this research will play a critical role in informing Ofgem's strategies to address recent changes in the energy market, making this an impactful project for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021-164 Consumer Tracking Research

Notice Description

This procurement is for tracking research into domestic consumers' energy market experiences and behaviours. Recent rises in energy prices and the subsequent failure of a number of energy suppliers has prompted a significant change in the energy market. Understanding consumers' awareness, perceptions and experience of these changes, as well as how they may impact engagement in the energy market in the future is critical to Ofgem's ability to respond and adapt to these changes. Ofgem requires an independent quantitative research agency with substantial experience of delivering quantitative research surveys. The selected agency will be asked to: * Source research participants for each wave * Design the questionnaire (drawing on past surveys and Ofgem run qualitative research outputs) * Programme and implement the surveys for each wave * Conduct high quality data analysis to interpret findings from each wave * Deliver high quality publishable research outputs that will be an asset to Ofgem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f5f731-337f-4bde-b743-4cd702a23a17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2024 2-3 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Lynsey Gordon
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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