Tender

Quotation for Sandwell Residents Survey

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2023 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Quotation for Sandwell Residents Survey" within the market research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date of 10th March 2023 at 15:00hrs. The council is seeking a consultant to undertake and analyse annual surveys and focus groups over a two-year contract period, with a one-year extension option. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold amount, with a contract value of £50,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the market research and marketing services sector to offer their expertise to support evidence-based policy and service delivery for Sandwell residents. Companies specialising in large-scale surveys aligned with resident satisfaction benchmarks would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can access the tender details on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal and submit their quotations by the specified deadline to potentially secure a fruitful long-term contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Quotation for Sandwell Residents Survey

Notice Description

Title: Quotation for Sandwell Residents' Survey Ref: SMBC 23005 The council requires the following : o A borough residents' survey to support evidence-based policy, service delivery and performance management. o A budget consultation survey to inform the council's budget setting o Four focus groups for the residents' survey and one focus group for the budget consultation survey The council wishes to contract with a consultant to undertake and analyse these annual surveys and carry out these focus groups. Reporting format to be agreed upon award but report to include an analysis per town. The contract is for two years with a one-year option to extend It is expected that the budget consultation can be delivered in a three month period (May to July(Survey to go out in early June)) and the resident survey will also be able to be delivered in a three month period (June to August). These quantitative studies will involve large-scale surveys covering several themes and with the residents' survey particularly aligned to LGA Benchmarking resident satisfaction surveys. These surveys will follow on from the 2022 residents and budget surveys in order to build up a cumulative picture The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 10th March 2023 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Title: Quotation for Sandwell Residents' Survey Ref: SMBC 23005 The council requires the following : o A borough residents' survey to support evidence-based policy, service delivery and performance management. o A budget consultation survey to inform the council's budget setting o Four focus groups for the residents' survey and one focus group for the budget consultation survey The council wishes to contract with a consultant to undertake and analyse these annual surveys and carry out these focus groups. Reporting format to be agreed upon award but report to include an analysis per town. The contract is for two years with a one-year option to extend It is expected that the budget consultation can be delivered in a three month period (May to July(Survey to go out in early June)) and the resident survey will also be able to be delivered in a three month period (June to August). These quantitative studies will involve large-scale surveys covering several themes and with the residents' survey particularly aligned to LGA Benchmarking resident satisfaction surveys. These surveys will follow on from the 2022 residents and budget surveys in order to build up a cumulative picture The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 10th March 2023 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b95ef0b-df28-4261-877b-c8d019593561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95784964-ab3c-47b0-b621-5838e25856ed
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79312000 - Market-testing services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sukhvinder Kaur Dubb
Contact Email
sukhvinder_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 5273

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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