Tender

Market Research Agency Framework

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 Mar 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University is currently seeking to establish a Market Research Agency Framework to commission external research organisations for various market research projects. This tender is classified under the services category and has a procurement method of open procedure. The submission deadline for bids is 3 April 2018, with the tender process active and taking place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Relevant documentation can be found on the university's procurement portal.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses in the market research industry. Firms with experience in conducting market research and a demonstrated annual turnover of at least £275,000 over the last two years will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies able to meet the insurance criteria and provide proven examples of similar contracts undertaken in the past three years should consider pursuing this tender as a strategic opportunity to expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research Agency Framework

Notice Description

Edinburgh Napier University are seeking to commission external research agencies to undertake market research projects on behalf of the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SUB OJEU Open Tender

Renewal: Option for an additional 2 x 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000535693
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313833
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jim Paterson
Contact Email
procurement@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314553555

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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