Tender

C20190246 - Ofcom Market Research Framework

OFCOM

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06 Aug 2019 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C20190246 - Ofcom Market Research Framework" is being conducted by Ofcom, the communications regulator in the UK. This tender falls under the category of market research services and is based in London (postcode: SE1 9HA). Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement process employs a selective method through a restricted procedure due to the project's value of £20,000,000. Interested applicants must submit their expressions of interest by the deadline of 5th September 2019. Successful candidates will provide primary research services over a contract period starting from 1st April 2020 and ending on 31st March 2024.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in the market research sector, particularly those skilled in quantitative, qualitative, omnibus, or online panel research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their market reach or enhance their service offerings. The tender allows businesses to potentially become integral service providers to Ofcom across various research projects, thereby supporting their growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

C20190246 - Ofcom Market Research Framework

Notice Description

Ofcom's Market Research team commissions primary research services for a range of teams across the organisation, including Consumer Policy, Spectrum Policy Group, Competition Group and the Content and Strategy teams. Examples of our work can be located in the Market Research section of the Ofcom website: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data There are four Market Research Lots in the new framework for the provision of standard market research services, each of which relate to a broad area of standard research expertise; quantitative, qualitative, omnibus and online panel research. If Ofcom has a specialist or niche market research service requirement we may choose to commission that through the framework, or we may choose to commission it via an open Invitation to Tender Process, by inviting specialist suppliers to bid. At this stage of the process, Applicants are invited to express an interest in providing standard market research services to Ofcom in one or more of these lots. Applicants that pass this initial assessment will be invited to take part in the second stage of the tender. If successful in the second stage of the tender, they will be added as Tenderers to the framework agreement for a particular Lot(s). The Lots under this framework will be: Lot 1 - Quantitative Research Lot 2- Qualitative Research Lot 3 - Face to Face omnibus research Lot 4 - Online panel research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e165659b-9702-4eda-8588-3b5b78475b3e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Hayley Watson
Contact Email
hayley.watson@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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