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Management of Inverclyde Council's Citizen's Panel & Associated Research

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is conducting a public procurement process for the management of its Citizen's Panel and associated research. This open tender, titled "Management of Inverclyde Council's Citizen's Panel & Associated Research," aims to engage a suitable contractor with relevant expertise. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline for tenders set for 26th September 2019. The contract will be associated with general public services and environmental protection, specifically located in Greenock, UK (postal code PA15 1LX). Bidders are required to comply with various insurance and quality management standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in public services, market research, or community engagement initiatives. Companies with a proven track record in managing public panels or conducting research projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable opportunity, as the contract encourages participation from organisations of various scales. Interested bidders should ensure they meet the necessary financial and compliance criteria to successfully navigate the selection process.

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Notice Title

Management of Inverclyde Council's Citizen's Panel & Associated Research

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders from companies with suitable experience and expertise to support the management of the Council's Citizens' Panel and Associated Research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council is inviting tenders from companies that are suitably experienced and which have the expertise to support the management of all elements of our Citizens' Panel and Associated Research requirements in accordance with the Council's Scope of Service. The invitation to tender also includes support for the management of the Council's Employee Surveys.

Renewal: The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the duration of the Contract for a period of up to two years from the Expiry Date on a year by year basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386423
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20196 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
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty.munro@inverclyde.gov.uk, margaret.shanks@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712364, +44 1475712635

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOWLAND MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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