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On-Call Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jan 2018 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to enhance its communications strategy through a tender titled "On-Call Research." This contract falls under the education and training services industry and is intended for a period of 12 months, commencing on 1st May 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2018. The tendering process was completed as of 1st March 2017, with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was a Framework Agreement, serving various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly those with capabilities in education and policy analysis. Engaging in this contract can help businesses grow by expanding their portfolio within the public sector, given the Department's focus on important social themes such as education and equality. Companies with a strong background in research methodologies and experience in similar sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

On-Call Research

Notice Description

DfE Communications Group is looking to establish a 12-month insight on-call contract which incorporates qualitative and quantitative research to inform our communications strategy on changes to the landscape across education, further education and skills development, children's social care and equalities. In particular, we want to benchmark awareness and understanding of emerging policies and announcements with target audiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db34fd72-e149-4f9a-adc4-06eca7b42904
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework Agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2018 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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