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Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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05 Dec 2017 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently engaged in a procurement process for a project titled "Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU." This initiative falls under the research and consultancy services industry category and is located in England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 21 November 2017. The contract, which has been awarded to Oxford Research AB, is set to commence on 8 December 2017 and will continue until 31 March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those capable of facilitating focus groups and conducting detailed analytical reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project particularly appealing, as the FCO's specifications emphasise value for money and compliance with national laws. Companies that specialise in market research, policy analysis, or related consultancy services are well-suited to leverage this procurement, enhancing their visibility and experience in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU

Notice Description

Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU (CONTRACT REF. CPG/2343/2017) The objective of the procurement is to select a supplier that delivers value for money, complies with all contractual obligations and national laws. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office "FCO" seeks to appoint one research/consultancy firm to deliver a detailed study for the British Embassy Stockholm to include: - Organising a minimum of six and maximum of nine focus groups with Swedish trade associations / sector organisations. Facilitating those focus groups to encourage a detailed technical discussion. - A detailed report in English of all focus groups (approx. 30 pages in total) that summarises the key messages emerging from each discussion, and draws conclusions on any common findings. And an associated analysis of the information gathered, along with headline statistics on the size of each sector in the economy, and potential growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772e93d0-1416-474d-a83a-d1332ab66651
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research 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
5 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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