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Business Engagement Survey Services - AWARD

THURROCK COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2022 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is initiating a tender process for "Business Engagement Survey Services," aimed at gathering insights through a telephone survey. This will help the Council understand the factors contributing to business sustainability and growth within Thurrock. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 30th June 2022. The tender period closed on 31st January 2022, with the awarded contract valued at £27,695, and was assigned to Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly within the consultancy and market research sectors, to engage with local authorities and influence future business support initiatives. SMEs interested in providing survey and research services would be well-positioned to compete, given the focus on understanding local market dynamics. Firms looking to expand their footprint in Essex should consider this process as it reflects the Council's commitment to enhancing the business landscape in the region.

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Notice Title

Business Engagement Survey Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Thurrock Council is seeking quotes from suppliers to carry out a telephone survey with a response rate sufficient to generate an accurate picture of business in Thurrock. The aim of the survey is to identify key factors in businesses surviving, thriving and growing within the borough. The findings will help inform the response of the Council and key stakeholders through the provision of business advice and support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76537d7b-9ccb-46e1-b013-0647006eb2bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62228fc-9f3a-46ae-83d0-7aacbd441188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Corsan
Contact Email
acorsan@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44(0)7999 019177

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEBERRY MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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