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Communications Qualitative Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Oct 2020 at 10:59

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16 Oct 2020 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education (DfE), focuses on a four-year contract titled "Communications Qualitative Research." The contract aims to deliver insights and evaluations to improve government communications and spans the services industry, specifically classified under research services (CPV code 73110000). The contract will be awarded through a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2022, with the tender period closing on 13th March 2020. Located in London, England, the DfE is committed to enhancing educational services and public engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and audience insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they can provide innovative solutions that align with the DfE's goals of impactful communication. Those with a strong background in research methodologies and a proven track record of evaluating communication effectiveness will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to lucrative partnerships and long-term relationships with the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Qualitative Research

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for children's services and education in England, including early years, children's social care, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills. Our ambitious goal is to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. The DfE Communications Directorate contributes to this ambition by driving changes in awareness, attitudes and behaviours through effective communication with multiple external audiences, such as parents, teachers, school leaders and governors, children's social workers, businesses, and young people. Our work cuts across all areas related to DfE strategic priorities, including post-16 and skills development, schools, and children's safety and wellbeing. Insight and evaluation are at the heart of all government communications. The Government Communication Service (GCS) advocates the use of robust audience insight to ensure communications are relevant, meaningful and effective. An in-depth understanding of our key audiences (including their attitudes, habits and preferences) is integral to identifying the role for communications as a lever for change and the design and implementation of effective communications strategies. It is also vital that we evaluate our communications to understand what is and what is not working, and learn from that to improve effectiveness. We are therefore looking to establish a four-year (2+1+1) call-off qualitative research contract to generate actionable audience insight and contribute to the evaluation of our communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4f8b077-446e-4389-96c8-2f19180ee211
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7c97f39-a3aa-46f0-8c48-1ad58f772294
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 1-2 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
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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

CM MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

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