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Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown

SRUC

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Rural College (SRUC), which is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown". This contract falls under the education, research, and consultancy industry, specifically focusing on the service sector. The procurement method is an open tender, and the bid submission period concluded on 18th September 2018, with the contract being awarded on 5th October 2018. The expected contract value is £45,000, and the services will be performed primarily in England and Wales.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in agricultural surveys. Companies that specialise in conducting surveys, data collection, and providing analyses within the agricultural sector will be well-suited to compete. Given that all bidders must meet specific eligibility standards, including financial turnover and insurance coverage, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver the required services efficiently can take advantage of this opportunity to grow their client base and expertise in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown

Notice Description

SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018. The supplier shall administer an opt-out phase comprising the issue of a postal letter to 7,500 contacts, with reply paid envelope and adjustments of contacts' database for main survey returns. Based on SRUC's previous experience it is expected that 20% (i.e. 1,500) of those contacted will agree to be interviewed. The supplier shall then conduct a telephone interview survey of 1,500 farmers from the sample after the opt-out phase. Please see Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender document for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000554070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEXEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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