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The Big Listen

OFSTED

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17 Apr 2024 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "The Big Listen" was conducted by OFSTED, a contracting authority based in London, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, with reference CON 1416, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The deadline for tender submissions was February 21, 2024, with a contract period starting on March 11, 2024, and extending until August 31, 2026. The total contract value for both lots is £956,090.

This tender opportunity, facilitated by OFSTED, aims to engage businesses in mixed methods research activities. Companies operating in the research and development services sector, particularly those specialising in online surveys/polls and focus group interviews, would find this tender suitable for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing them with an opportunity to extend their services and operations through this contract awarded by OFSTED.

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Notice Title

The Big Listen

Notice Description

A shortlisting exercise was carried out via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research Marketplace DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) framework (reference RM6126). An Invitation to Tender was issued via Ofsted's e-procurement portal (www.delta-esourcing.com) to all of the Suppliers that were shortlisted. There were two lots in the Invitation to Tender: Lot 1: Parents, carers, and the public Lot 2: The Sectors we inspect and regulate The appointed Suppliers will be commissioned to carry out mixed methods research by using, for example, online surveys/polls and focus groups interviews. Additional information: The contract value overall for both lots is PS478,045. Additional headroom in the contract has been added to allow for the contract to be extended at Ofsted's discretion for a maximum period of 24 months. The overall contract value is therefore PS956,090.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7acc6a80-892d-4ed4-b4b9-84da65de2477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85a99d-7085-4586-9b7b-cdabff904962
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£478,045 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£956,090 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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
2
Supplier Names

IFF RESEARCH

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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