Award

Communications Research Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Communications Research Framework" contract. This framework aims to deliver research services for the Defra Group Communications Directorate and falls under the CPV category "Market and economic research; polling and statistics" (79300000). The contract will be executed across various locations including the UK and worldwide. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, surpassing the threshold, and the tender stage concluded on 7th March 2025. The contract period spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027, with a total value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for this type of contract. Companies like Blue Marble Research and Yonder Consulting, both awarded as suppliers, demonstrate the competitive potential for SMEs in securing high-value contracts with pivotal government departments such as Defra. This framework enables businesses to establish a solid partnership with a major governmental body and gain significant exposure and experience in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Communications Research Framework

Notice Description

This procurement will establish a framework to deliver research for Defra Group Communications Directorate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4c71f44-6807-4891-8ae5-4f500cdcf3d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e2a51-697a-431f-842d-d6503aafc07e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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