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TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH PROJECT IRISH TRAVELLERS ACCOMMODATION SURVEY

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 17:53

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, revolves around a research project titled "Irish Travellers Accommodation Survey." This project, identified by Tender ID P0149, falls under the services category with a focus on research services. Situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN06), it employs an open procurement method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition." The process has undergone several stages, with significant dates including the initial tender notice issued on 17 September 2025, with a submission deadline on 8 October 2025. The award was subsequently made on 24 October 2025 to Perceptive Insight Market Research Ltd, with a contract period extending from 29 October 2025 to 27 August 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those adept in research and development consultancy related to social studies and community infrastructure projects. It suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Perceptive Insight Market Research Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, marking a contract value of £51,540. The project demands comprehensive market research capabilities, potentially fostering growth for businesses capable of delivering insightful analysis and strategic consultancy. Engaging in such public sector contracts can enhance business portfolios, establish robust sectoral expertise, and foster long-term client relationships with public authorities like central government bodies.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A RESEARCH PROJECT IRISH TRAVELLERS ACCOMMODATION SURVEY

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive wishes to commission a suitably experienced researcher / research company to undertake the following research project: Irish Travellers Accommodation Survey. Further details of the project requirements and the outputs are detailed in the Tender Documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£42,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 27 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
becca1.mcknightireland@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERCEPTIVE INSIGHT MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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