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Communications call-off qualitative research 2024

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 May 2024 at 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a £3,000,000 four-year call-off contract for qualitative market research services. The contract, part of the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, will run from April 2024 to March 2028. The procurement method was selective, and the tender period ended on 2nd February 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing qualitative research services to engage in communication strategies with the Department for Education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Understanding key audiences and shaping effective communication campaigns will be essential for businesses looking to participate in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications call-off qualitative research 2024

Notice Description

This is a four-year call-off contract for the Department's qualitative market researcher, which was competitively procured through the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract represents a re-procurement of the previous service provided by the incumbent. Our research will yield valuable insights into key audiences, enabling us to shape communication strategies from April 2024 to March 2028. The contract will allocate funding for projects that utilize various qualitative research methods to inform and evaluate communication campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301dd2e8-d16e-4814-bcfb-047851c4239c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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