Tender

Customer Survey Provider

LINK GROUP

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Tender

07 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Link Group seeks a Customer Survey Provider for consultancy services, with a contract value of £25,000. This tender is part of the services category and is located in Central Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tendering stage is currently active. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically until the deadline on 4 August 2022, at which point bids will be opened at Link Group's office in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in market research and customer satisfaction surveys. Companies that have proven experience working with Registered Social Landlords or local authorities, and those with the requisite qualifications such as membership in the Market Research Society and relevant insurance coverage, would be well-positioned to compete. The potential for ongoing work, including the possibility of contract extension and additional ad hoc surveys, makes this an attractive opportunity for growth-focused businesses in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Customer Survey Provider

Notice Description

Tender for consultancy services for customer surveys.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Customer survey services

Options: The services provided by the successful consultancy will include customer satisfaction and rent consultation surveys. There is also the possibility of other ad hoc surveys.

Renewal: One year's possible extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697883
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453360
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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