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Tender Brief AHA Customer Survey

ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Almond Housing Association recently completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Tender Brief AHA Customer Survey." This tender falls under the "Housing and community amenities" industry category and primarily targets services to be delivered in West Lothian, Livingston, Bathgate, Whitburn, and smaller settlements. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender included a full tenant survey for 2,550 tenants and 184 factored owners, with a requirement for a minimum response rate of 45%. The contracting authority is situated at New Almond House, 44 Etive Walk, Livingston, UKM78, EH54 5AB, and is represented by Sandy Young. The process moved through key stages with a tender period ending on 5th October 2022, and a contract awarded on 1st August 2023, valued at GBP 12,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services, data analysis, and community engagement. Companies, particularly SMEs, capable of executing large-scale surveys efficiently with innovative recommendations for question presentation would be well-suited for such contracts. By engaging in this tender, businesses not only stand to gain financially but also enhance their portfolios by contributing to improved services within the housing sector. The procurement method being open allows for fair competition among potential suppliers, fostering growth and diversification within the market. The awarded supplier, Research Resource Scotland Limited, exemplifies the kind of enterprise that can benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Tender Brief AHA Customer Survey

Notice Description

Full tenant survey for 2550 tenants and 184 factored owners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full tenant and factor service questionnaire

Options: minimum response rate expected at 45% but with provision for higher results with pricing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000706640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517615
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 16 Dec 2022 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
ALMOND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Sandy Young
Contact Email
enquiries@almondha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1506439291

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 5AB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
East Livingston and East Calder
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESEARCH RESOURCE SCOTLAND

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