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BBC Performance Tracker

OFCOM

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05 Oct 2023 at 07:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Communications (OFCOM) has awarded a contract for market research services titled "BBC Performance Tracker" through a tendering process. The procurement method used was a mini competition via the Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement. The contract is valued at £240,725 GBP and has a contract period starting on September 26, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2025. The tender period ended on August 10, 2023, with the contract awarded on September 26, 2023. This opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSE). The procurement was completed in the services category.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies interested in providing market research services for public perception analysis related to the delivery of the BBC's four public purposes. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in conducting quantitative surveys, analysing data on news consumption, learning patterns, creative output, and community representation. Companies located in London or willing to work in the SE1 9HA postal code area are particularly encouraged to consider participating in this contract to support OFCOM's initiative in understanding public sentiment towards the BBC's public purposes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Performance Tracker

Notice Description

Since 2017, we have conducted an annual quantitative tracker which looks at the delivery and importance, both personal and societal, of the four public purposes, among 4000 adults (aged 16+) split 50% face-to-face and 50% online. There are also boosts in the nations and among some sub-groups. The tracker also has a children's component with 4000 interviews conducted among parents of 3 to 16 year olds, also interviewing the child concerned if they were aged 8 to 16. The data collected has official statistics status as described by the Statistics Act of 2007 and is published on the Ofcom website. The current contract is due to finish in June 2024, we are therefore seeking to re-commission an ongoing bespoke piece of quantitative work which looks at the public perception of how the BBC fulfils the delivery of its four public purposes : - Public purpose 1: To provide impartial news and information to help people understand and engage with the world around them. - Public purpose 2: To support learning for people of all ages. - Public purpose 3: To show the most creative, highest quality and distinctive output and services. - Public purpose 4: To reflect, represent and serve the diverse communities of all the UK's nations and regions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b1cee42-97ce-470c-a685-87d1d3073430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition via Ofcom Market Research Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,725 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Deanne Matty
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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