Tender

Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in th US

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

17 Oct 2018 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender titled "Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in the US." This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £55,000. Bids are to be submitted by 7th November 2018, as the tender is in the active phase and the open procurement method has been employed. The contract period will commence on 30th November 2018, lasting until 28th February 2019, with potential delivery locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for market research firms and consultancy services that focus on understanding public attitudes, especially toward international economic affairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on diverse supplier engagement. Interested businesses should carefully review the tender documentation and ensure full compliance with submission guidelines to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in th US

Notice Description

Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in the US to gain insight into attitudes towards the UK, the economy, and trade. Please read the instructions on the tendering procedure carefully as failure to comply may invalidate your tender. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1908/itt_2592

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9364d18e-1844-45a6-b9d1-60bdd13204be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4a8b76-fd85-429a-a97b-4769dccd1821
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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