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PR 07 2026 Consultation and Engagement Research

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 07:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has completed the procurement process for the Consultation and Engagement Research contract, specifically targeting research and development services as well as social and economic research services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000, was awarded to Enventure Research, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £175,200, began on 15 June 2026 and will run until 14 June 2027. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, which concluded with the awarding decision published on 23 July 2026. The project's goal is to conduct a comprehensive Resident Survey and Budget Consultation Survey along with flexible engagement support.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering large-scale research and consultations that require innovative approaches to engage diverse population segments effectively. Companies specialising in social and economic research, with robust analytical and project management capabilities, would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the contract allows for flexible engagement strategies, such as workshops and qualitative research, businesses capable of responding to fluctuating demands will be well-positioned to succeed and potentially expand their services portfolio through this partnership with Exeter City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR 07 2026 Consultation and Engagement Research

Notice Description

Exeter City Council is seeking a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a comprehensive Resident Survey and Budget Consultation Survey for 2026, alongside providing flexible, additional consultation and engagement support as required during the contract period. The core requirements include: Delivery of a representative Resident Survey (approx. 1,100 respondents) in line with LGA benchmarking guidance, using a mix of telephone and face-to-face methods to ensure inclusion of hard-to-reach groups. Delivery of a Budget Consultation Survey to capture residents' preferences for budget priorities, using a mix of telephone and online methods. Benchmarking of resident survey results against other councils and Exeter City Council's 2024 and 2025 surveys to identify trends and changes over time. Provision of additional consultation and engagement support on a flexible, call-off basis. This may include focus groups, workshops, surveys, qualitative research, data analysis, and reporting to support discrete projects across the Council. The Council requires a supplier with proven experience in large-scale representative research, strong analytical and reporting capability, and robust project management to deliver work to agreed timescales and within budget. The contract is designed to provide flexibility to respond to fluctuating consultation demand while maintaining high-quality engagement outputs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b88f84-6356-46b9-b106-49b897568031
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVENTURE RESEARCH

Further Information

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