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DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services

NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jun 2024 at 13:33

Tender

26 Mar 2024 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) in collaboration with National Museums Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for Market Research and Insight Services. This service falls under the CPV classification of Market and economic research. The contract, initially planned for a minimum of 3 years with 2 potential extensions, was cancelled. The buyer, National Museums Northern Ireland, managed this open procedure. The contract was awarded to Client Analysis Relationship Development CARD GROUP, signifying a value of £500,000 and was signed on 19th June 2024.

This tender, originally active but now cancelled, could have provided a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, survey services, and business consultancy. Supplier diversity was a key aspect, with a focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method followed an open procedure with clear stages including tender, award, and contract signing. The central purchasing body, National Museums Northern Ireland, played a vital role in overseeing the process and could have opened doors for businesses seeking to expand their market presence in these service categories.

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Notice Title

DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services

Notice Description

DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services. Additional information: The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions bringing the total contract duration to up to 5 years.

Options: The contract will be for 3 years with 2 optional extensions bringing the total contract duration to up to 5 years.

Renewal: The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019059-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79312000 - Market-testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
To be confirmed by the client after the minimum of 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT18 OEU
Post Town
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIENT ANALYSIS RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT CARD GROUP

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