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NIC Social Research Procurement

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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08 Jun 2017 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The National Infrastructure Commission, represented by the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the contract for the "NIC Social Research Procurement." This tender focuses on research services within the UK and involves engaging in focus groups and limited opinion polling to inform the NIC's Vision and Priorities document. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 9 February 2017, and the contract covering the period from 15 February 2017 to 31 March 2017. The total contract value was £24,150, following a variation of £4,650 added to the original amount of £19,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in social research methodologies and data analysis may particularly benefit, as the work aims to produce insights that will shape the future of infrastructure in the UK. Businesses engaged in focus group facilitation, opinion polling, and strategic planning services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, fostering growth through contributions to important national projects.

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Notice Title

NIC Social Research Procurement

Notice Description

National Infrastructure Commission will carry out a short series of focus groups and some limited opinion polling. This work will lead directly into NIC's Vision and Priorities document, to be published next year. This initial piece of social research will be themed around: * Challenges - state of current infrastructure * Quality of life * Vision for infrastructure 2050 This will provide crucial insight into the NIA, and its results form a section of the final report. Additional information: A contract variation has been carried out for a total value of PS4650 (excl VAT). The new contract value is PS24,150.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e28680ba-0319-4d5f-a0b7-ea482079cf8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf3d943-73c3-4d31-88af-9c3f22a5682e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
managedservices@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CM MONITOR, TRADING AS BRITAINTHINKS

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