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Market Research and Surveys

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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17 Nov 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Market Research and Surveys" contract was commissioned by the University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority based in Salford, United Kingdom. The contract, announced on 17th November 2025, focuses on gathering insights from 18-24-year-olds in the North West and engaging underrepresented youth through focus groups to assess perceptions of Intelligence Agencies. The procurement process used a limited competition method below the threshold, resulting in the contract being awarded to Survation Ltd on 14th November 2025. The contract, valued at £39,830.40, covers the provision of services from 1st December 2025 to 1st April 2026 in the UKD3 region. This award notice is part of the award and contract stages, concluding with the scheduled signing on 17th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research, survey services, and community engagement. The detailed research and qualitative methodologies required are well-suited for companies with expertise in data collection and analysis, especially those that can offer innovative strategies for engaging with diverse youth demographics. Participating businesses can benefit from expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts, gaining insights into youth perceptions, and enhancing their organisational reputation through successful delivery of high-quality research services.

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Notice Title

Market Research and Surveys

Notice Description

Award Notice for, * Full-scale survey of 18-24 year olds across the North West: Delivering a representative sample to capture overall perceptions, trust levels, and information sources relating to Intelligence Agencies. * Qualitative focus groups with underrepresented youth: Facilitating in-depth discussions to uncover nuanced perspectives, cultural influences, and the drivers of trust or distrust that may not surface in survey data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e277
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074391-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,830 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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