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Qualitative Research Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Sep 2021 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking qualitative research services to support communication activities within the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The call-off contract, valued at £49,000, is designed for a two-year duration from May 21, 2020, to April 22, 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, using a dynamic purchasing system to enable the commissioning of in-depth interviews and focus groups across specific UK audiences. The tender stage is complete, with an active award status published on September 7, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in qualitative research and audience insight. Companies specialising in social research, market analysis, or stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of responding to short-notice requests linked to urgent issues such as flooding. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to shaping communication strategies for critical environmental matters, thereby enhancing their visibility and capacity within the public contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research Services

Notice Description

Defra Group Communications would like to establish a two-year call-off contract for qualitative research activity, enabling the team to commission in-depth interviews and focus groups among specific UK audiences. This call-off contract will be used to deliver activity that will inform and evaluate communication activity across a wide range of issues within Defra's brief. The purpose of this contract will be to meet ad hoc requests for audience insight, which could also include short notice requests linked to incidents (e.g. flooding).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dbcc624-3790-44bd-a4c9-0eb0f4d3f955
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9514544b-8043-467b-9d26-1af350897f5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2020 - 22 Apr 2022 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

Further Information

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