Planning

Communications Research Call off Contract

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Network eTendering Portal is initiating a planned procurement process for a "Communications Research Call off Contract". Classified under the industry category of market research services (CPV code 79310000) and covering services, this contract aims to enhance Defra's communications strategies through detailed research. The procurement, which includes segments such as Public Polling, Qualitative Research, and Quantitative Research, will be based in the UK. Important dates include the future notice date set for 30 August 2024, signalling the commencement of the tender stage for suppliers interested in participating in this planned £1,500,000 GBP contract.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services to partner with the UK government in delivering insightful research. Companies with expertise in audience analysis, communication strategy evaluation, and behavioural study will find this tender particularly advantageous. The scope of work includes understanding target audiences, evaluating awareness and perceptions of policies, identifying behavioural barriers, testing marketing messages, and assessing the impact of communication strategies across various policy areas. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive insights and innovative research methodologies will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, supporting Defra's mission to enhance public communication effectively.

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Notice Title

Communications Research Call off Contract

Notice Description

The intention is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications - including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns.

Lot Information

Public Polling

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications - including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

Qualitative Research

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications - including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

Quantitative Research

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications - including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027684-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Katie Thompson
Contact Email
katie.thompson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 00000000000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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