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Home Office Research for Asia and Africa

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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27 Feb 2018 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Home Office Research for Asia and Africa" has been completed, with the Crown Commercial Service acting as the buying organisation. This project falls under the research services category, particularly focusing on qualitative and quantitative communication research for UK government immigration enforcement initiatives. The contract, valued at £800,000, was awarded to TNS UK LIMITED, and spans from 21st February 2018 to 20th February 2019. The initial tender period concluded on 6th February 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in communications research and analysis. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider competing for similar contracts, as they may possess unique insights and methodologies suited to government needs. Engaging in similar tenders can thus enhance their portfolio and contribute to sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Home Office Research for Asia and Africa

Notice Description

To appoint a Supplier to plan and manage quantitative and qualitative communications research to inform those areas of UK government work dedicated to Immigration Enforcement in the UK for which the Home Office is responsible. Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa85536a-0b11-409c-be22-9de505bb5fd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf28725-d8b8-46ab-a505-33c5b9c5fd1d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2018 - 20 Feb 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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

TNS

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