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Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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01 Jul 2025 at 10:59

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10 Jun 2025 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of HM Treasury, recently completed the procurement process for the provision of research focus groups, polling, and in-depth reporting services in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT," falls under the social research services category. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and involved a contract valued at £685,000 GBP. The contract period spans from 6th June 2025 to 4th June 2027. While the procurement status is complete, the award was finalised on 4th June 2025 and notably published on 10th June 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analytics within the social research services industry. While the procurement method was selective, firms with established frameworks could thrive by leveraging their expertise in qualitative focus groups and quantitative online polling. It also opens avenues for further collaboration with government entities, allowing such businesses to refine their methodologies and expand their service portfolios. Though not specifically suited for SMEs, larger organisations with a robust framework agreement presence are well-poised to engage and compete in similar future tenders, thereby fostering business growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT

Notice Description

HM Treasury is looking to carry out fortnightly qualitative focus groups and quantitative online (Web-Based) Polling, and quarterly Business Polling, and In-Depth Reporting Provision, inform and evaluate the Customer's activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70e33f72-5d9d-4af4-8dbb-0daf33d8b48c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f4c95c-5d9d-40cc-ac11-24a330a80272
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2027 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of HM Treasury : HM Treasury
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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

JOHNSON AND LUBBOCK PARTNERS

Further Information

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