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Provision of Disability Research

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service focused on the "Provision of Disability Research" as part of the RM6126 DPS Research and Insights framework. This initiative falls under the industry category of research services, specifically targeting market research services. The contract, which has a value of £1 million, is planned to run from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2028. Based in the United Kingdom, the procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages of the process, including the award phase, were completed by 16th April 2025, with the contract awarded to the National Centre for Social Research.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in disability research and insights within the United Kingdom. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in delivering specialised research services. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a solid relationship with government bodies, potentially securing future contracts within the public sector research services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Disability Research

Notice Description

RM6126 DPS Research and Insights requirement. Needs to have a review of Disability Research. Over 3 years and PS1million budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a39d3641-317c-4a9a-9398-c67f349b1631
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ef9c4f-c8bf-40b7-b236-db2a2cad19ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2028 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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