Tender

Beyond Imagination Life Survey

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Feb 2020 at 19:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is currently conducting a tender for the "Beyond Imagination Life Survey" aimed at carrying out a significant Public Sector Population Survey in Lancashire, covering the areas of Lancaster and Morecambe, and Blackburn with Darwen. The tender, classified under market research services, has an upper budget of £166,000 excluding VAT. Key dates include the tender period, which ends on 6th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 23rd March 2020 and conclude by 31st July 2020. The opportunity is being offered under an open procurement procedure, which is suited for various organisations.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in market research, public-opinion polling, and statistical services. Companies capable of conducting face-to-face interviews and providing comprehensive data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project’s focus on local communities within Lancashire provides a potential advantage for businesses based in that region, fostering collaboration and ensuring that expertise in local demographics is leveraged effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beyond Imagination Life Survey

Notice Description

Lancaster University is seeking to appoint an established and experienced company to undertake a substantial Public Sector Population Survey in two areas of Lancashire, UK: Lancaster and Morecambe, and Blackburn with Darwen. The University requires the successful company to: * Undertake a robust and representative Population Survey through 3200 face to face interviews (1600 people in Lancaster and Morecambe and 1600 people in Blackburn with Darwen). * Provide survey data and Topline Reports as detailed in the specification. We do not believe there is a requirement for market research surveys conducted online or by phone within the scope of this survey. The University wishes to award this contract to commence from 1st April 2020 and expire on the 31st July 2020. Due to strict funding restrictions it is critical that this work is completed by 31st July 2020 and that deadlines stated within the tender are met. There is an upper budget for this project of PS166,000 exc VAT. Tender documents including more information can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ You can access the tender by registering for free, and accessing the "Beyond Imagination Life Survey" tender page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbcb6f91-86a8-45a1-bf3e-21881955bfff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76fb5e8c-0418-4d51-a368-aeac99be9226
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

79330000 - Statistical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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