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Awareness Survey

MERSEYTRAVEL

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03 Oct 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Awareness Survey" is conducted by Merseytravel, situated in Liverpool, England. This tender falls under the 'Design and execution of research and development' industry category, and it targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed with an award given to Mustard Market Research Limited on 18th March 2025. The contract period for this survey extended from 19th March 2025 to 30th June 2025. The process was part of an awareness polling programme intended to track public awareness and communication channel effectiveness over time, following a similar initiative in 2022. The value of the awarded contract was £28,976.04 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in market research and survey design, particularly those with experience in public engagement and opinion polling. Although the suitability criteria were not aligned with SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of substantial size can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, deepen their engagement with public sector clients, and showcase their capabilities in delivering results on strategic community awareness projects. Such contracts can boost visibility and credibility in the competitive landscape of market research and development services.

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Notice Title

Awareness Survey

Notice Description

A programme of awareness polling research to help create a baseline of understanding of public awareness of the CA and Metro Mayor, and what communications channels the public use, to help better shape and target engagement and communications activity across the CA. This is a repeat of an awareness survey carried out in 2022, and will allow us to track changes over time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-838192d1-2b4b-478b-8ef4-71693d7ab3c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f80ecd6-834e-469b-a26c-70840ecc9b42
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUSTARD MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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