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PROVISION OF RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A COUNTYWIDE RESIDENTS' SURVEY

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, managed by Oxfordshire County Council, involved the procurement of research consultancy services to conduct a countywide residents' survey. The project, titled "PROVISION OF RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A COUNTYWIDE RESIDENTS' SURVEY," falls under the services industry category and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Oxfordshire. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded to Marketing Means, and the contract period spans from 24th June 2025 to 23rd March 2026. The procurement was executed using a limited approach, signifying a below-threshold competition process tailored for targeted bidders.

Businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those offering innovative survey methodologies that engage underrepresented demographic groups, would find this type of tender an excellent opportunity for growth. SMEs with capabilities in conducting postal, telephone, or face-to-face surveys stand a good chance of succeeding in such tenders. Participating in these contracts not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances the firm's portfolio in handling public sector projects, fostering potential for future opportunities in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A COUNTYWIDE RESIDENTS' SURVEY

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council has a long history of carrying out residents' satisfaction surveys using a range of methodologies from face-to-face interview surveys, quarterly telephone surveys, annual postal surveys with an option to complete online, to blended methodologies. As ever, we are seeking recommendations on how to maximise participation in the survey to minimise the need for significant weighting, particularly from more traditionally underrepresented groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e50c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075511-2025
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

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
£30,752 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joseph Curtis Nunoo
Contact Email
procurementandcontractmanagement.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447701221409

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKETING MEANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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