Tender

Market Research Services

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 08:00

Planning

01 May 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for Market Research Services, with the overarching goal of conducting at least five stakeholder surveys annually. This public contract, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), is valued at approximately £950,000 to £1,140,000 and is set to serve the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an "open" method, employing a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, and is divided into two stages. Interested bidders must submit the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and initial tender responses by 1st August 2025, with the tender period concluding on 12th September 2025. The winners will be announced by 16th October 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 30th October 2025, stretching over a period of three years with an extension possibility of one additional year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept in conducting regional, national, and potential international market analyses. Businesses equipped to manage online data collection, telephone interviews, and comprehensive reporting inclusive of strategic recommendations will find a promising opportunity for growth and collaboration with a key player in the UK's energy sector. The two-stage competitive process ensures that only the most qualified providers with the best technical and quality responses will proceed, making it an excellent prospect for firms looking to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence within the public sector. Competent organisations that can align with UKAEA’s requirements for data collection and survey configuration will benefit significantly from the long-term engagement and financial implications of this contract.

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Notice Title

Market Research Services

Notice Description

UKAEA is looking to form a collaborative relationship with a provider to conduct at least 5 stakeholder surveys annually for consensus and feedback. The awarded supplier will need to provide services which could include, but are not limited to: * Regional, national and international market research * Online data collection * Telephone interviews, to collect long form responses * Detailed reporting including recommendations.

Planning Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98789

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038067-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Imogen Pether
Contact Email
imogen.pether@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123546

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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