Tender

Communications Research Framework

THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

24 Nov 2024 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender process for a "Communications Research Framework" to support its Communications Directorate. This procurement falls under the marketing services industry category (CPV code: 79342000) and includes additional classifications such as research services and public-opinion polling services. The tender, open from 24 November 2024 to 9 January 2025, seeks to establish a framework to deliver research across multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 24 months, with options for two 12-month extensions. The total framework value is capped at £1.5 million, exclusive of VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specializing in marketing, research, and communications to secure long-term contracts with Defra. The framework is divided into three Lots based on research methodologies, allowing companies to compete for specific expertise areas or multiple Lots. This can cater particularly well to businesses with a robust capacity in marketing research, polling, and campaign services. Winning this contract could significantly boost a company's profile and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, providing a stable revenue stream and fostering growth. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, encouraging wide participation and competition amongst seasoned research and marketing firms.

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Notice Title

Communications Research Framework

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. This procurement will establish a framework to deliver research for Defra Group Communications Directorate. Research is vital to Defra Group Communications Directorate. It allows the Directorate to better understand key audiences and provide insight to increase the effectiveness of communications. Research is also used to evaluate the impact of communications against defined objectives. This framework will be for an initial 24-month period with an option to extend for up to 2 x 12 month extensions (2 + 1 + 1 term), subject to budget availability and service delivery . The maximum Framework value is PS1.5 million exclusive of VAT. This is a maximum possible spend for all research commissioned for the duration of the Framework and is not a guaranteed spend. The tender will be broken down into three distinct Lots, split by research methodology. Each Lot will be awarded to a single supplier as the contractor for that Lot and a contract issued accordingly. A supplier may bid for and be awarded more than one Lot. The tender will result in 3 contracts (1 for each Lot) to form the framework In the event that a sole supplier wins all 3 Lots, a single contract combining the requirements of all 3 Lots will be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77d183-bf9f-4ce2-926a-fbee2de392f2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Katie Thompson
Contact Email
katie.thompson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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