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OF806 - Public Sentiment Surveys

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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13 May 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is seeking to award a contract for "OF806 - Public Sentiment Surveys", aimed at gathering public and stakeholder perceptions regarding assessment and grading arrangements for 2021. The procurement falls within the research services industry, specifically under survey services. Located in Coventry, England, the award for this project was published on 13th May 2021, following an open procurement process that concluded on 1st January 2021. The contract period spans from 9th February 2021 to 30th November 2021, with a total value of £183,018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and survey services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in conducting public sentiment analysis. Companies that specialise in survey tool development, sampling techniques, data analysis, and reporting would be well-suited to engage in this contract. The work will allow successful bidders to contribute to Ofqual’s efforts in building public confidence in assessment outcomes and potentially establish long-term relationships with regulatory entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OF806 - Public Sentiment Surveys

Notice Description

The objective of the work is to explore public and stakeholder perceptions, concerns and attitudes about arrangements to assessments and grading in 2021 (and related issues). Ofqual will use this information to inform our broader work to support public confidence in results in 2021; and to evaluate, and adapt as necessary, our messages to key stakeholders about the arrangements for assessments and grading in 2021. This work will also serve as a crucial piece of evidence that can be reflected upon in instances of future regulatory developments and planning. Project deliverables The Supplier will be required to achieve/deliver the following under the contract: a) produce the survey tool, b) design an approach to sampling, c) recruit the sample, d) undertake fieldwork, e) analyse data (quantitative and qualitative), f) give updates on findings for each phase of survey and write an overall report of the findings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97a97cd-4725-4714-9349-8e8eb493841f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e05c65-b4d6-40fc-8dea-2a6d7237ae42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£183,018 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,018 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 6-12 months
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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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