Tender

C20200461 - Adult Media LIves Research Programme

OFCOM

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Tender

04 Feb 2020 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C20200461 - Adult Media Lives Research Programme" is being conducted by OFCOM, an authority based in London, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of market research services, with a total estimated contract value of £400,000 and a minimum value of £200,000. The procurement method is classified as selective using a restricted procedure, and the tender is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd March 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2020 for an initial period of 5 years, with potential extensions bringing the total duration to up to 10 years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on qualitative research services, particularly those capable of providing longitudinal ethnographic-style studies. Companies specialising in market research, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to capture the evolving relationships of participants with digital media, thus providers with experience in qualitative methodologies and ability to engage diverse groups across the UK will be particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

C20200461 - Adult Media LIves Research Programme

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for the provision of longitudinal ethnographic-style qualitative research services among adults, for up to 10 years, with a contract and service commencement date effective from July 2020. We are aiming to extend the Adults' Media Lives project for 5 years initially with an option for 3 further extensions: 2 of 24 months and 1, final 1, of 12 months (i.e. a potential total of 10 years), with set up commencing in July 2020 and fieldwork running from October/November for each of the years 2020 to 2025 inclusive, or at a time that is suitable for Ofcom's reporting cycle. It is key that as much of the current sample is retained. The current panel consists of 19 participants from across the UK, including 2 in Northern Ireland and 2 each from Scotland and Wales (see the following slide for details of the current panel). Although the intention is to retain all current participants, if any participants drop out over time, the supplier would be expected to recruit a replacement. The methodology must be consistent with previous waves. That is, the research must comprise annual, in-home, in-depth video interviews around 90 minutes in length and be able to report using montages of participants' views. The research must allow for a continuation of tracking among the participants in terms of their evolving relationship with digital media - how it fits into their lives, what motivates them to adopt new technologies and learn new skills, their usage habits, levels of understanding, issues and concerns about digital media Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7f3a86e-161b-444a-838c-a3b5e700741b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44550575-74b4-4365-91a2-1a9bf0ddef32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
mark.lundy@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 981 3204

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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