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QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2021 at 16:24

Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey" is being conducted by Queen's University Belfast, alongside Ulster University. This tender falls within the market research services sector and is centred in Northern Ireland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £186,000 having been signed on 25th June 2021. The award is subject to confirmation of funding, and although the tender has been completed, businesses must note that there is an option for one additional round of the survey in 2022, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly for those with expertise in conducting social studies and surveys. Companies specialising in data collection and analysis, particularly those with experience in the academic sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the importance of social policy research, firms capable of delivering high-quality results while adhering to funding requirements and regional regulations will find this a valuable market to explore.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey

Notice Description

The aim of the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey is to provide a time-series and a public record of how the attitudes and behaviour of adults in Northern Ireland develop on a wide range of social policy issues. The survey is designed to meet two distinctive but complementary needs: 1. a local resource for use by the general public; 2. data to inform a more theoretical academic debate within the field of social policy research. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Research Contractor to conduct the survey on behalf of Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.Please note: the award of this contract and the appointment of a Research Contractor will be subject to confirmation of funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey is to provide a time-series and a public record of how the attitudes and behaviour of adults in Northern Ireland develop on a wide range of social policy issues. The survey is designed to meet two distinctive but complementary needs: 1. a local resource for use by the general public; 2. data to inform a more theoretical academic debate within the field of social policy research. This procurement is conducted on behalf of Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University to appoint a Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Time Survey.

Options: The Contract shall be for one round of the survey in 2021, with the option to extend to a further one round of the survey in 2022, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. This option to extend shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's.

Renewal: The Contract shall be for one round of the survey in 2021, with the option to extend to a further one round of the survey in 2022, subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Additional Buyers

University of Ulster

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos MORI

Further Information

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