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Contract for the provision of Specialised Market Research Services

SRUC

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Summary of the contracting process

The SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), located in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender for the "Contract for the provision of Specialised Market Research Services." This process is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £70,000. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 14 November 2018, at 12:00 PM. The focus of this procurement falls under the Education, Research & Consultancy industry category, primarily aimed at enhancing market understanding to support the college's strategic initiatives across its regional campuses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, consultancy, and analytical services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that possess expertise in understanding educational market trends, feasibility studies, and strategic development would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on innovative approaches and effective stakeholder communication within SRUC's strategy highlights the potential for collaborative partnerships, driving business growth in a rapidly evolving educational environment.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Specialised Market Research Services

Notice Description

SRUC is undergoing major organisational change as it responds to a rapidly changing education market and industry. We have a bold new strategy which underpins and connects our local, national and international priorities. It will enable us to drive the rural economy in Scotland and beyond while also positioning us to tackle a number of the huge global issues in food, nutrition and environmental security. SRUC therefore requires specialist market research services to understand market trends and demands to support the feasibility of academic programmes, location of faculty activities and market position of SRUC in each of its three regional campuses. From there, we will be in a position to communicate with increased confidence with our external influencers and stakeholders about our strategic direction and choices, as well as to ensure that we are on the best path to becoming a 21st Century University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This market research work is a critical aspect of a number of Business Cases (both Outline and Full Business Case) that are under way in support of the development of our three new regional Faculties. SRUC seeks to understand the trends, drivers and complexities of its market position and opportunities for student recruitment with these faculties' contexts. Specifically, the organisation wishes to understand the broad market factors that are at play with regards to its portfolio potential, and the likely ramifications on target-setting and academic portfolio development. Tenderers must complete and submit both the ESPD, and Tender Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this document. Failure to complete and submit the ESPD, and Schedule 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will result in the tenderer's submission being rejected. After evaluation of Tender Schedules 3 and 4, the top two ranked suppliers will be invited to present their proposal to a panel drawn from SRUC's Executive Leadership Team. Presentations will be scored, as per the Tender Guide to Marking Criteria, and this score will be added to that awarded for Tender Schedule 3 and 4 to give a final aggregate score.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560812
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340446
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79310000 - Market research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

THE KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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