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DECC's Public Attitudes Tracker Survey

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE is conducting a procurement process for "DECC’s Public Attitudes Tracker Survey" as part of their ongoing research initiatives. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently complete, with the award announced on 7th August 2015 and the contract period running from 7th August 2015 until 3rd April 2017. The contract had an allocated budget of £159,984 and was procured via the UKSBS Framework, which allows for work to be extended for potentially one additional year.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, data analysis, and survey management, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can provide comprehensive survey methodologies and demonstrate experience in longitudinal studies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this kind of public sector research could enhance business visibility and expand market opportunities within the public sector arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DECC's Public Attitudes Tracker Survey

Notice Description

Procured via the UKSBS Framework DECC is looking for a contractor or contractors to undertake the management of DECC's Public Attitudes Tracker, a quarterly survey of the UK population, that provides data on public perceptions and attitudes towards our key policy areas. The research will involve a regular quantitative survey that tracks attitudes over time and by sub-groups of the population. The survey should run four times a year and consists of one longer annual survey and three shorter quarterly surveys, to account for seasonal trends. In proposing a suitable methodology, the contractor must address the full list of research questions and/or objectives outlined in section 3. The contract will run to May 2017, with scope for a possible extension of one further year. There will however be a break clause in May 2016, DECC reserve the right to terminate the contract at this point dependent on the availability of continued funding for this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e660c8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33bf24b1-6d23-4e09-be9c-f13b1e1007e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2015 - 3 Apr 2017 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 OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

TNS BMRB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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