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Standby Communications Qualitative Research Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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15 Mar 2023 at 14:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has completed a public procurement process for the provision of communications research services. The title of the tender is "Standby Communications Qualitative Research Agency" under the category of research services. The contract, valued at £2,500,000 GBP, was awarded to Kantar Public UK Limited. The procurement method used was selective through calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 14, 2022, and the contract period starts on March 10, 2023, and ends on March 9, 2025. The buying organization is the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities based in London, England.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially qualitative research agencies, to participate in delivering nationwide and localised research projects using methods such as focus groups, depth interviews, and campaign testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender opportunity. The award was made to Kantar Public UK Limited, a large-scale supplier. Businesses interested in this tender should focus on developing strong qualitative research capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the tender description.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standby Communications Qualitative Research Agency

Notice Description

Provision of communications research, using qualitative research methods . The Supplier is appointed on a standby basis and will be ready to deliver research projects under this Contract. The Supplier will need to plan, implement and report on nationwide and localised research projects. Qualitative research methods will include focus groups, depth interviews, message and creative campaign testing, and desk research. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework (RM6126).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4af6e82-df1d-4449-8403-aa117e72b462
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2023 - 9 Mar 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANTAR PUBLIC

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