This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2018 at 09:20

Tender

19 Apr 2017 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY is currently engaged in the procurement process for "Ad-Hoc Market Research Services", specifically within the market research services industry. The contract, valued at £240,000, is being established through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th May 2017, with the contract period set to run from 17th July 2017 to 17th July 2021. The location for service delivery is Nottingham, with an emphasis on collecting both quantitative and qualitative research data through methods such as surveys and focus groups.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide innovative market analysis techniques or have expertise in conducting detailed user research may find a competitive advantage in this tender. The comprehensive nature of the services needed suggests that organisations with a diverse range of skills and resources will be particularly well-suited for participation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ad-Hoc Market Research Services

Notice Description

One of the main objectives of this tender exercise is to obtain services to enhance those provided by the in-house team, for example, suppliers with specialist resources/techniques and staff with specialist skills. The University seeks the following market research Quantitative and Qualitative services accordingly:- Quantitative Services:- Telephone Surveys Online Surveys Qualitative Services:- Focus Group / Workshops (face to face) Online Focus Groups / Online Communities Depth Interviews (face to face and teledepths) Website usability research Mystery shopping

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f36535a5-eeac-4bc6-849e-c6e0a86c1e56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80669374-2c04-45b4-8b4b-8d95413f969b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20179 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2021 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
Nottingham Trent University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Ampersand Research Limited

Engaging Communities Staffordshire

ICM Research Ltd

IFF Research

Munro Market Research Limited (t/a Future Thinking)

Shift Insight

Further Information

Notice Documents

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