Tender

Behavioural Insights External Research

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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15 Jan 2021 at 09:06

Tender

11 Jan 2021 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Behavioural Insights External Research" within the research services industry category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 20th January 2021, and the contract period commencing from 1st February 2021 and concluding on 30th July 2021. The project involves conducting a multi-stage research study aimed at optimising envelope designs used for delivering social survey material, and it is open exclusively to companies registered on the CCS Framework RM6004 for Behavioural Insights.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those with expertise in behavioural science and design. Companies capable of conducting literature reviews, designing and implementing trials, and analysing results would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find advantages in delivering specialised services tailored to the requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Insights External Research

Notice Description

Conduct a multi-stage research project to determine the optimal envelope design for the envelopes ONS use to deliver social survey respondent materials to selected addresses. This project includes: - a full literature review of existing evidence (considering wider evidence alongside that already gathered by ONS - see below) - design of a trial of behaviorally-informed envelope designs (against a control of the current ONS envelopes used) considering factors such as size, orientation, colour, weight, branding, and additional messaging on the envelope itself - implementation and analysis of the trial - with written reporting of results. This requirement is only open to those companies registered on the CCS Framework RM6004 - Behavioural Insights Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1e744eb-3bd4-40ce-ba51-45c1465776be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbcc4901-d99e-4af6-8eb6-2eead2be72aa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GWENT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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