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Market Research Services

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council has completed a public procurement process for Market Research Services, under procurement ID CR 2006. The contracted services include conducting surveys such as focus groups, LGA surveys, and Residents surveys. The award, designated as part of a limited competition due to being below the threshold, was finalised with the supplier Enventure Research Limited. The services fall under the industry category of 'services' with a specific focus on survey conduction. This contract is geographically centred in the Exeter region, with all necessary details of the tendering process concluded as of 18 June 2025, and services provided from 23 June 2025 to 30 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in market research and survey conduction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in these services are particularly well-placed to benefit, as evidenced by the award to Enventure Research Limited, a Brighouse-based SME. The competitive landscape favours businesses adept in delivering comprehensive feedback and analysis through various survey methods. Engaging in such tenders can considerably aid these enterprises in leveraging public sector collaborations for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Market Research Services

Notice Description

Various Market Research Services, such as focus groups, LGA survey, Residents survey etc..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05defd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072925-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVENTURE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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