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Residents Survey 2025- Consultancy

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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08 May 2025 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the London Borough of Harrow, a sub-central government public authority, to commission consultancy services for the "Residents Survey 2025". The contract aims to understand local residents' priorities and perceptions of council services, enhancing the effectiveness of services and campaigns. The procurement, classified under research consultancy services, reached completion with the contract being awarded to MEL Research Ltd. This contract spans multiple regions within the United Kingdom and entered its active phase from 5th May 2025, concluding on 30th September 2025. The procurement process was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and conforms to UK legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those experienced in public sector projects. MEL Research Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing the award, indicating that businesses of a similar scale with robust data analysis and consultancy capacities could find competitive grounds in participating in such projects. Engaging in these types of contracts not only provides financial growth but also fortifies credibility and experience in dealing with governmental bodies, paving the way for future opportunities in public contracts.

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Notice Title

Residents Survey 2025- Consultancy

Notice Description

Residents Survey - annual piece of work commissioned to understand residents' priorities and concerns, to produce insights to inform current and future service changes and campaigns, and to understand perceptions of services provided by the Council and their value for money

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019556-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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