Tender

GOC Public perceptions research

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council is looking to engage a market research agency to conduct an annual quantitative survey across the UK on public perceptions of optical services. The tender involves three waves of the survey from 2024 to 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender deadline set for 30th October 2023 and the contract period starting from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement falls under the services category, and the location specified is in London with a postal code of EC4M 7NG.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid for providing market research services for the General Optical Council. Businesses with expertise in research and development services and related consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The competitive process is actively seeking input from businesses to contribute their expertise and support the Council in understanding public sentiments towards optical services.

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Notice Title

GOC Public perceptions research

Notice Description

We are seeking a market research agency to conduct an annual quantitative survey with patients and members of the public across the UK to explore their views and experiences of optical services. We have carried out this survey since 2015 exploring areas such as satisfaction levels with sight tests, confidence and trust in the optical professions, shopping habits and technology advancements. The tender is for three waves of the survey over 2024-26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854e87fc-1c44-4c1c-a295-bc754f1f66ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angharad Jones
Contact Email
ajones@optical.org
Contact Phone
02075803839

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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