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Understanding Society Survey Waves 9-11 (T602)

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has completed a procurement process for the "Understanding Society Survey Waves 9-11 (T602)" project, which falls under the industry category of survey conduction services. This project involves conducting extensive fieldwork across the UK, requiring high-quality data collection from a representative sample of around 25,000 households, as well as an Innovation Panel of 1,500 households. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 25 April 2016, and the contract period running from 2 May 2016 to 31 May 2021. The total value of the award was £16,700,000.

This opportunity provides significant potential for growth in the market for businesses specialising in data collection and survey services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale longitudinal studies, high response rate strategies, and efficient data delivery systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As public sector demand for comprehensive social research increases, firms capable of demonstrating their ability to meet strict quality and deadline requirements may find themselves well-positioned to secure future contracts in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding Society Survey Waves 9-11 (T602)

Notice Description

Understanding Society is a large household panel survey, which requires continuous fieldwork through the year. The main sample covers the UK and consists of individuals in around 25,000 households, whilst the Innovation Panel is a sample of 1,500 households used by researchers as a test-bed for innovative ways of collecting data and for developing new areas of research. The key requirements for this project are that the fieldwork agency/agencies achieve high response rates, a high level of data quality and the ability to meet deadlines for fieldwork and data delivery."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394db48b-3de2-4826-8d86-e5698ad4e804
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2016 - 31 May 2021 Over 5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TNS-BMRB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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