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Market Research Recruitment Only

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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05 Feb 2018 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Market Research Recruitment Only" was conducted by The Insolvency Service, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls within the market research services industry category and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15 December 2017, while the contract commenced on 10 January 2018 and is set to conclude on 9 January 2021. The total contract value is £50,000, with additional focus on areas such as Birmingham, Manchester, and London for participant recruitment.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and participant recruitment, particularly those with a robust network in urban areas like Birmingham and London. Smaller enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for them. The competitive procurement process offers the chance for research agencies to not only secure this contract but possibly expand their client portfolio through ongoing research needs identified by The Insolvency Service.

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Notice Title

Market Research Recruitment Only

Notice Description

Aims to source a research agency to recruit participants to test a range of our services, including digital systems and written communications. Also require the research agency to recruit participants to take part in other testing and research run by the authority as and when required. Typically require five people for each round of user research (recruited to different specifications) throughout the period of the contract. In addition we would like to hold focus groups with 5 - 10 participants. Research agencies must have a strong recruitment network, particularly in Birmingham, Manchester and London, as testing could take place every two weeks and fresh participants are needed for each round.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe9e81e1-5b5e-4e96-bbf2-bfd6d9aeee84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de52c1d-544d-4280-8c6a-c076777df928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2018 - 9 Jan 2021 3-4 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Contract Management
Contact Email
procurement@insolvency.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 698 4417

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRD RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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