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Hallmark Consumer Research

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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20 Feb 2017 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, located in London, has recently awarded a contract titled "Hallmark Consumer Research" for research services in the industry category of research and development. The contracting process is complete, with the contract period commencing on 23 January 2017 and concluding on 20 March 2017. The total contract value is £19,315, and it involved a competitive tendering method, with submissions accepted until 8 December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the stated suitability for SMEs. Firms with expertise in consumer perception studies and hallmarking practices would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, allowing them to expand their clientele and enhance their service offerings in the precious metals sector.

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Notice Title

Hallmark Consumer Research

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy need information to help develop guidance related to the practice of hallmarking precious metals via the off-shore sub-offices of the UK's assay offices. In order to ascertain how this guidance should be developed we need to understand how consumers view and understand hallmarks, their opinions on precious metals hallmarked overseas and how they visually distinguish between a variety of hallmarks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af5c921f-d764-4a58-947e-81ca8380f797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2017 - 20 Mar 2017 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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