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Qualitative Research Services to Support Design 102 Cross Government Communications Agency

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 11:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, England, has awarded a contract for qualitative research services to support the Design 102 Cross Government Communications Agency. This procurement, classified under Research, Market, and Social Research Services, required a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract, valued at £420,000, commenced on 10th July 2025 and will conclude on 9th July 2028. The contracting process, which has reached the 'Award' stage, involves the delivery of services across locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and socially conscious enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with public sector projects. Companies well-suited to compete in this arena are those specializing in comprehensive market and social research services. Successful bidders stand to benefit from sustained collaboration with government entities, such as the Ministry of Justice, in strategic areas like campaign development and message testing, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their business presence within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research Services to Support Design 102 Cross Government Communications Agency

Notice Description

Qualitative research services to support MoJ's Design 102 team with campaign development, message testing and public insight gathering on key government priorities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69ee409e-0fc7-4900-b704-d3dd24722904
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2028 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS STRATEGY RESEARCH FACILITATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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