Award

Qualitative Research Agency to inform Communications

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded the contract titled "Qualitative Research Agency to inform Communications" to Thinks Insight & Strategy, a small and medium-sized enterprise. This contract, falling under the industry category of research and social research services, aims at supporting the development of government campaigns and strategic communications. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was officially made on 7th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2029. The project encompasses multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and internationally. The total contract value is £750,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in qualitative and market research services. The project provides a substantial contract over a four-year term, allowing businesses to engage in long-term planning and resource allocation. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, were especially considered suitable for this procurement, reflecting an entrepreneurial approach to public sector contracts. This aligns with strategic business objectives for firms looking to expand their portfolios within government projects and international markets.

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Notice Title

Qualitative Research Agency to inform Communications

Notice Description

Requirement for Qualitative research agency to carry out projects to support the development of Government campaigns and strategic communications work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b68006-d736-466d-84b0-825385c31121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a884f7-5683-4c81-90ec-af46aa764809
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY

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