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Qualitative Research Services

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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14 Jun 2019 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has completed a procurement process for "Qualitative Research Services" within the market research services industry. This selective tender was facilitated through the Crown Commercial Services RM6018 Research Marketplace framework agreement, with the contract period starting from 16th May 2019 to 15th May 2021. The value of the awarded contract is £300,000, and it was fully awarded on 3rd May 2019. The delivery location for the services includes London, United Kingdom, and the initial tender period concluded on 12th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for research firms and consultancies that specialize in qualitative analysis, market research, and consumer behaviour insights. Companies with expertise in facilitating workshops, product development, and communication strategies would be particularly well-positioned to leverage this contract. The involvement of SMEs is welcomed, giving smaller entities a chance to collaborate on projects that require nuanced understanding of customer expectations and market dynamics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Qualitative Research Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded via the Crown Commercial Services RM6018 Research Marketplace framework agreement. Each year NS&I carry out a number of ad-hoc qualitative research projects. These projects can cover a range of topics so qualitative research may be needed to support: - blue sky thinking and strategy development - product development - both in terms of new product development and product enhancement - understanding of customer service expectations - communications testing - the exploration of consumer segment attitudes, needs and behaviours - advertising development - branding and image development. As well as bespoke ad-hoc projects we may require support with the facilitation of workshops and input into meetings with other agencies that we work with such as our marketing and brand agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f78fec44-0cdb-4245-9b9d-be1aa8348b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c3ff2f-a9dc-4008-8cee-20db1753316f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2019 - 15 May 2021 2-3 years
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
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 2QX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCOVERY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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