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Qualitative Research for Cabinet Office - Lot 2

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a procurement process titled "Qualitative Research for Cabinet Office - Lot 2," aimed at obtaining research services within the communications sector. The procurement process, which followed a selective method through a framework agreement, had a total value of £1,600,000. The contract period is set from 23rd October 2020 to 21st October 2024, with the tender period concluding on 1st September 2020. The successful supplier for this contract, awarded on 22nd October 2020, is Solutions Strategy Research Facilitation Limited, based in the United Kingdom, serving the general public audiences across England and the Channel Islands.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in qualitative research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can innovate in understanding public communications. Firms with expertise in social research, audience analysis, and strategic insight would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders issued by the public sector or larger organisations. With the Cabinet Office's ongoing need for research, businesses capable of providing clear and actionable insights could find valuable prospects for growth and collaboration in this domain.

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Notice Title

Qualitative Research for Cabinet Office - Lot 2

Notice Description

Notice published for transparency purposes only Lot 2 Qualitative research to inform communications - General Public Audiences The Authority requires a Supplier to work as a research partner to provide Qualitative research for the Cabinet Office. Term 24 month plus 12 month option plus second 12 month option. Call-off from RM6018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d725dde2-97cf-43de-a8b6-183dc33bfff2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f529f31f-8c69-4784-a3a6-89b347b53645
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2024 4-5 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS STRATEGY RESEARCH FACILITATION

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