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Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing - AWARD

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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16 Apr 2018 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing" was conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of market research services and was planned in the context of the 2021 England and Wales Census. The tender was awarded on 4th April 2018, with the contract period set to run until 30th August 2018. The procurement method utilised was tender, and bidders were required to meet the end date for submissions by 20th March 2018.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in market research and social studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as the ONS has indicated a preference for engaging with SMEs. The research findings from this project will inform critical decisions affecting census operations, thus providing a unique opportunity for organisations to contribute to public sector initiatives while expanding their service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing - AWARD

Notice Description

As part of the planning and testing programme for the 2021 England and Wales Census, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) aims to assess understanding and acceptability of the ethnic group question particularly for colour terminology. The findings from the research will assist ONS in making a decision on the ethnic group question for the 2021 Census.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea9cfeaa-05bd-47b7-877e-468acf76ae49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22618e30-f009-4305-b4fb-e6b6e65eac25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Hannah Streatfield
Contact Email
hannah.streatfield@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01329 44 7219

Buyer Location

Locality
GWENT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TNS UK LTD (TRADING AS KANTAR PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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