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Award

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Tender

07 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Market Research Framework Agreement". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically for market research services, and is located in Scotland. The procurement is presently at the Award stage, having signed a contract on 28 June 2017, with an active status. The total value of this framework is £5,000,000, and it is intended to be available for a duration of 1,440 days. The associated procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in market research and consultancy services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations with expertise in customer and market analysis. Competitors should be equipped to offer comprehensive research solutions, including strategic planning and various marketing communications strategies. Moreover, suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to Fair Work Practices, including the payment of the Scottish Living Wage, may find themselves well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Market Research Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Market Research Services.

Renewal: Work to renew the Framework will commence within the four year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453569
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

2CV t/a Breaking Blue

Ashbrook Research & Consultancy Ltd

Jump Research

Progressive Partnership

RS Consulting Ltd

RS Consulting Ltd t/a Breaking Blue

Scott Porter Research and Marketing Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263097
    Market Research Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project code 6789 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291693
    Market Research Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing.

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