Tender

Focus group participant recruitment

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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Tender

24 Jun 2025 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated a procurement process under the title "Focus group participant recruitment," seeking services in the market research industry. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines, namely, the tender period ending on 23 July 2025. The project is located in the West Midlands, England, with the contract period beginning on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2028. The estimated contract value is £60,000, with a minimum bid of £45,000 required. This procurement process is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses capable of supporting Ofqual in recruiting participants for focus groups and interviews, a task requiring specific sourcing capacities to meet project criteria. Companies proficient in organising such recruitment without managing data collection or meeting attendance will find this opportunity advantageous. Market research firms, particularly SMEs, could leverage this contract to grow within the public sector and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a reputable institution like Ofqual.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Focus group participant recruitment

Notice Description

The nature of the work that the appointed supplier will be required to support Ofqual with the recruitment of participants for focus groups and interviews. The supplier will need to be able to source participants to the specific requirements of the individual projects (see specification for details) and arrange meetings on Ofqual's behalf. They will not be expected to attend meetings or handle any data collected in the meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc43907-436a-4706-9799-0b6596773ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e9915b-b5d6-4d86-b85a-ab35f4943c02
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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