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Gaelic Audience Research Project 2019

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gaelic Media Service has recently completed the tender for the Gaelic Audience Research Project 2019. The project involved the establishment and maintenance of a Gaelic Audience Panel aimed at BBC ALBA viewers and Radio nan Gaidheal listeners. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of 285,000 GBP signed on 29th March 2019. The buying organisation is located at Seaforth Road, Stornoway in the UK and falls under the main procurement category of services. This opportunity was in the award stage and is relevant for businesses in the services industry seeking contracts in audience research and media analysis.

The Gaelic Audience Research Project tender offers opportunities for businesses interested in audience research services aimed at Gaelic-speaking populations. Suitable businesses would have expertise in content audience research, demographics and geography analysis of Gaelic speakers in Scotland, Gaelic language broadcasting, and competitive pricing strategies. The tender requires compliance with specific submission criteria regarding financial statements, staff qualifications, and experience related to Gaelic media. The procurement process included key dates such as the contract signing on 29th March 2019 and was managed by the Gaelic Media Service based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

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Notice Title

Gaelic Audience Research Project 2019

Notice Description

The establishment and maintenance of a Gaelic Audience Panel specifically aimed at viewers of BBC ALBA - on all platforms: linear television and non- linear (iPlayer, online and social) - and listeners of Radio nan Gaidheal. The aim is to have a minimum of 300 active members on the panel who complete a weekly diary recording their consumption and qualitative assessment of content consumed during the specified periods. Reporting of results will be made to the Gaelic Media Service (MG ALBA) monthly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The establishment and maintenance of a Gaelic Audience Panel specifically aimed at viewers of BBC ALBA - on all platforms: linear television and non- linear (iPlayer, online and social) - and listeners of Radio nan Gaidheal. The aim is to have a minimum of 300 active members on the panel who complete a weekly diary recording their consumption and qualitative assessment of content consumed during the specified periods. Reporting of results will be made to the Gaelic Media Service (MG ALBA) monthly.

Options: Options for in-depth audience analysis

Renewal: 1 year extension maximum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568658
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476765
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 Years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iseabail.mactaggart@mgalba.com, tender@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRP RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340792
    Gaelic Audience Research Project 2019 - The establishment and maintenance of a Gaelic Audience Panel specifically aimed at viewers of BBC ALBA - on all platforms: linear television and non- linear (iPlayer, online and social) - and listeners of Radio nan Gaidheal. The aim is to have a minimum of 300 active members on the panel who complete a weekly diary recording their consumption and qualitative assessment of content consumed during the specified periods. Reporting of results will be made to the Gaelic Media Service (MG ALBA) monthly.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476765
    Gaelic Audience Research Project 2019 - The establishment and maintenance of a Gaelic Audience Panel specifically aimed at viewers of BBC ALBA - on all platforms: linear television and non- linear (iPlayer, online and social) - and listeners of Radio nan Gaidheal. The aim is to have a minimum of 300 active members on the panel who complete a weekly diary recording their consumption and qualitative assessment of content consumed during the specified periods. Reporting of results will be made to the Gaelic Media Service (MG ALBA) monthly.

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