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User Satisfaction Surveys

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Police And Crime Commissioner For Durham has completed the procurement process for conducting User Satisfaction Surveys, with a contract awarded to SOCIAL & MARKET STRATEGIC RESEARCH LIMITED. This procurement falls under the category of services and is classified within the ‘Survey services’ industry. It was carried out through a direct award method, below the threshold without competition, and was signed on 23 March 2026. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 with an expected end date of 31 March 2028, and there is potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The main procurement location is within the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, particularly those in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, given the nature of the procurement method and the existing supplier's profile. The procurement process, although completed, highlights potential future opportunities in public sector contracts for service providers that can deliver high-quality user satisfaction surveys to public authorities like police departments. Businesses with expertise in market research and satisfaction analysis could closely monitor similar tenders for direct procurement opportunities in sub-central government contracts across the UK.

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Notice Title

User Satisfaction Surveys

Notice Description

Durham Constabulary has appointed an external provider to conduct User Satisfaction Surveys. This is a below-threshold direct award for the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028581-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL & MARKET STRATEGIC RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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