Tender

GB-London: 103417 - VCSE Market Research

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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Tender

12 Jan 2023 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting tenders for research services to understand and engage the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The procurement, titled "103417 - VCSE Market Research," has a total budget of £85,000 and aims to assess the sector's interest in procurement opportunities. The tender deadline is January 27, 2023, and the contract period is from February 6 to March 31, 2023. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and is open to SMEs.

This tender by DCMS presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage in market research services within the VCSE sector. Companies well-versed in conducting research and understanding community enterprises would find this procurement suitable. The Department is based in London, United Kingdom, and the contract involves various delivery addresses, including locations in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and more. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair opportunity for eligible businesses to participate and contribute to the government's research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: 103417 - VCSE Market Research

Notice Description

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires research services to gain a better understanding of the size and composition of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector within the markets in which it procures from, and to develop an understanding of the sectors appetite to participate in procurement opportunities. The total budget, including extension options, is proposed at PS85,000 (exclusive of VAT). The Department reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 3 months in increments of 1 month. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7ea0159-f016-443e-910c-c51eaeaafc7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4f818c-d77e-4a9e-b200-4f8a78724a6b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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